Which symptom of Parkinson's disease has the highest priority for nursing intervention?
a. Tremor
b. Akathisia
c. Dysphagia
d. Tardive dyskinesia
C
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. Because dysphagia can lead to a compromised airway, it is the priority symptom among those listed.
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