The nurse is preparing to assess the client with Parkinson disease. The nurse should observe the client for:
1. infrequent blinking and expressionless face.
2. tremors that increase with movement.
3. excessively dry skin.
4. insufficient sweating.
Answer: 1
1. The client with Parkinson exhibits an expressionless face and infrequent blinking.
2. Tremors of the client with Parkinson stop with movement.
3. The skin is usually oily.
4. The client should be assessed for excessive sweating.
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