The nurse is planning care for a patient with Parkinson's disease. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient experiencing bradykinesia?
a. Risk for falls
b. Impaired swallowing
c. Acute confusion
d. Risk for suicide
A
Bradykinesia is a condition that is associated with Parkinson's disease, characterized by slow movement and speech which produces poor body balance, a characteristic shuffling gait, and dif-ficulty initiating movement. This condition places the patient at risk for falling.
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