The nurse is assessing a client to determine tremors associated with Parkinson disease. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate during the assessment?
1. Fasciculations.
2. Chorea.
3. Rhythmic shaking.
4. Athetoid movements.
Correct Answer: 3
The tremors noted with Parkinson's disease produce rhythmic shaking of the hands. Fasciculations are muscle twitches; chorea is the uncontrollable jerking associated with Huntington's disease; athetoid movements are repetitive and slow and are seen with cerebral palsy.
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