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    Ati nurs 113 med surg sensory neuro proctored exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Parkinson's disease and is experiencing bradykinesia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Decreased respiratory rate is not a hallmark of bradykinesia and is not typically associated with Parkinson’s disease. B. Slurred speech is a common manifestation of bradykinesia, which refers to slowness of movement, including the muscles involved in speech, resulting in soft, slow, or slurred speech. C. Increased blinking is unlikely; patients with Parkinson’s often exhibit reduced blinking, contributing to a fixed facial expression. D. States of euphoria are not characteristic of Parkinson’s disease or bradykinesia; patients are more likely to experience depression or apathy.

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