A 79-year-old male patient has a number of health problems, including Parkinson's disease. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse attribute to the client's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease? (Select all that apply.)
A) The patient's vision is gradually deteriorating.
B) The patient experiences frequent, severe headaches.
C) The patient moves slowly and has poor balance.
D) The client shuffles when walking.
E) The patient's face is less expressive than when healthy.
F) The patient is emotionally unstable.
C, D, E, F
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While visual disturbances and headaches are not closely associated with Parkinson's disease, the other cited signs and symptoms are associated with it.
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