A patient with suspected Parkinson's disease is initially being assessed by the nurse. When is the best time to assess for the presence of a tremor?
A) When the patient is resting
B) When the patient is ambulating
C) When the patient is preparing his or her meal tray to eat
D) When the patient is participating in occupational therapy
Ans: A
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The tremor is present while the patient is at rest; it increases when the patient is walking, concentrating, or feeling anxious. Resting tremor characteristically disappears with purposeful movement, but is evident when the extremities are motionless. Consequently, the nurse should assess for the presence of a tremor when the patient is not performing deliberate actions.
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