The nurse suspects that a patient has Parkinson disease. What did the nurse assess as early signs of this neurologic disease?
Select all that apply.
1. fatigue
2. cogwheel rigidity
3. being "frozen"
4. bilateral involvement
5. a slight a rhythmic hand tremor
Correct Answer: 1, 5
Parkinson disease begins with subtle manifestations. Patients may complain of feeling tired and may move more slowly. Tremor at rest is usually the first manifestation experienced in PD. Cogwheel rigidity, being "frozen," and bilateral involvement are later manifestations of PD.
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