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Simulated
The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of ParkinsonÔÇÖs disease. Which assessment data support this diagnosis?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Masklike facies and shuffling gait (D) are hallmark signs of ParkinsonÔÇÖs due to bradykinesia and rigidity. Crackles and JVD (A) suggest heart failure, weakness and ptosis (B) indicate myasthenia gravis, and exaggerated arm swinging (C) is opposite to ParkinsonÔÇÖs.