When a patient with Parkinson disease is asked to turn, he or she takes small steps until the turn is complete. This is called:

A) ataxia.
B) decussation.
C) dystonia.
D) bradykinesia.


Answer: D) bradykinesia.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Acute and chronic rheumatic pancarditis:

Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) I01.8, I09.89 B) I51.89. C) I01.0, I09.2. D) I01.0, I09.0.

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