When doing a physical assessment of a client, the nurse should expect to find which symptom related to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
A)
bradykinesia
B)
dry skin
C)
polyuria
D)
elevated blood pressure
A
Explanation:
A)
The three cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's are tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia (slowed voluntary movements and speech).
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Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
The three cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's are tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia (slowed voluntary movements and speech).
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
The three cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's are tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia (slowed voluntary movements and speech).
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
The three cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's are tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia (slowed voluntary movements and speech).
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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