When assessing a client for the typical signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease, which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find?
1. Tremors, a masklike facial expression, and a rigid posture
2. Shuffling gait, confusion, and postural instability
3. Tremors and hyperkinesia
4. A masklike expression and generalized muscle weakness
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The classic symptoms of Parkinson disease are tremors, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability.
Rationale 2: Confusion is not a typical sign of Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: Hyperkinesia is not a typical sign of Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: Generalized muscle weakness is not a typical sign of Parkinson disease.
Global Rationale: The classic symptoms of Parkinson disease are tremors, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. Confusion, hyperkinesias, and generalized muscle weakness are not typical signs of Parkinson disease.
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