Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Which assessment data should the nurse expect to observe for the client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Masklike facies and pill-rolling tremors (B) are hallmark ParkinsonÔÇÖs signs due to dopamine deficiency. Paralysis/pain (A) suggest Guillain-Barr├®, diplopia/ptosis (C) indicate myasthenia gravis, and dysphagia/dysarthria (D) are later symptoms.