Nancy asks the HH nurse what 'other people' do when they have family members w/ Parkinson's. she states I feel so alone in this. the HH nurse recommends that Nancy attend a support grp sponsored by the Nat'l Parkinson Foundation. Nancy attends a support grp, where the nurse leader begins by explaining the disease. Which stmt by the nurse leader best describes Parkinson's disease?
a) Parkinson's disease is purely psychological and can be easily cured.
b) Parkinson's disease is a contagious condition transmitted through physical contact.
c) Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement and coordination.
d) Parkinson's disease is a temporary condition that can be overcome with positive thinking.