When assessing a patient for Parkinson disease, which is the earliest sign the nurse may observe?
A) Shuffling gait
B) Pill rolling resting tremor
C) Lack of affect
D) Rigidity
B) Pill rolling resting tremor
Explanation: A) Approximately 85% of individuals with PD display a supination-pronation, or "pill rolling," resting tremor of the hand. In 75% of people with PD, it is the first presenting motor feature.
B) Approximately 85% of individuals with PD display a supination-pronation, or "pill rolling," resting tremor of the hand. In 75% of people with PD, it is the first presenting motor feature.
C) Approximately 85% of individuals with PD display a supination-pronation, or "pill rolling," resting tremor of the hand. In 75% of people with PD, it is the first presenting motor feature.
D) Approximately 85% of individuals with PD display a supination-pronation, or "pill rolling," resting tremor of the hand. In 75% of people with PD, it is the first presenting motor feature.
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