Parkinson's disease has which characteristic symptom(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Muscle tremors
b. Posture alterations
c. Muscle flaccidity
d. Tachycardia
e. Slow body movement
ANS: A, B, E
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include muscle tremors, posture and equilibrium alterations, and slow body movement or bradykinesia. Muscle flaccidity is not a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease do not include alterations in heart rate.
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1. Diagnostic label 2. Defining characteristics 3. Qualifiers 4. Etiology 5. Question
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