The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is most correct to correlate the client's uncontrolled tremors as a physical characteristic of a lack of which neurotransmitter?
A) Serotonin
B) Norepinephrine
C) Dopamine
D) Acetylcholine
C
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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder and the most common movement disorder. It is characterized by progressive loss of muscle control, which leads to trembling of the limbs and head while at rest, stiffness, slowness, and imbalance. Low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine have been linked to the uncontrollable tremors.
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