Which findings would the nurse expect when assessing a patient with parkinsonism?
A) Chorea, tics, seizures
B) Hyperreflexia, hoarse voice, poor balance
C) Tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity
D) Bradypnea, poor balance, chorea
C) Tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity
Explanation: A) Many neurodegenerative disorders display signs and symptoms that are collectively known as parkinsonism (tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability).
B) Many neurodegenerative disorders display signs and symptoms that are collectively known as parkinsonism (tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability).
C) Many neurodegenerative disorders display signs and symptoms that are collectively known as parkinsonism (tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability).
D) Many neurodegenerative disorders display signs and symptoms that are collectively known as parkinsonism (tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability).
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