Which information about tremors should the nurse give to a patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson disease?
A) The tremor disappears with sleep.
B) The tremor worsens with action
C) The tremor gets milder with walking.
D) The tremor goes away with excitement.
A) The tremor disappears with sleep.
Explanation: A) The tremor disappears with action and during sleep but worsens with walking or excitement.
B) The tremor disappears with action and during sleep but worsens with walking or excitement.
C) The tremor disappears with action and during sleep but worsens with walking or excitement.
D) The tremor disappears with action and during sleep but worsens with walking or excitement.
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