The nurse is assessing a client to determine tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. The nurse would correctly observe for which of the following movements?
1. Fasciculations
2. Chorea
3. Rhythmic shaking
4. Athetoid movements
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Rationale 1: Fasciculations are muscle twitches.
Rationale 2: Chores refer to controllable jerking movements as are associated with Huntington's disease.
Rationale 3: Rhythmic shaking of the hands is a manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 4: Athetoid moements are repetitive and slow and are seen with cerebral palsy.
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