A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing an increase in bradykinesia. What will the patient demonstrate with this manifestation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Slow speech
2. Difficulty chewing
3. Shuffling the feet when walking
4. Stooped posture
5. Lack of facial expression
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Slow speech is a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 2: Difficulty chewing is a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 3: Shuffling the feet when walking is a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 4: Stooped posture is not a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 5: Lack of facial expression is not a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Global Rationale: Slow speech, difficulty chewing, and a shuffling gait are manifestations of bradykinesia. Stooped posture and lack of facial expression are not manifestations of bradykinesia.
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