When observing a patient with Parkinson disease walk, which gait is the nurse likely to observe?
A) A shuffling gait with short steps
B) A wide-based staggering gait
C) A stiff gait with thighs overlapping with each step
D) A toe-dragging gait
A) A shuffling gait with short steps
Explanation: A) In Parkinson disease, walking is characterized by a shuffling gait, short steps and steppage height, and turning en bloc.
B) In Parkinson disease, walking is characterized by a shuffling gait, short steps and steppage height, and turning en bloc.
C) In Parkinson disease, walking is characterized by a shuffling gait, short steps and steppage height, and turning en bloc.
D) In Parkinson disease, walking is characterized by a shuffling gait, short steps and steppage height, and turning en bloc.
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