Parkinson’s Disease

Scenario: A 64-year-old woman is brought to her primary care provider’s office because her husband has noticed that she has not been active during the past few months, and that she “seems depressed.” She tells the nurse that her mother died from Parkinson’s disease, and she is worried that she is developing the disease because her brother was just diagnosed with it last year.

NGN Item Type: Extended Multiple Response

Which clinical manifestations will the nurse expect to see that support a possible diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease? Select all that apply.

X A. Shuffling gait

__ B. Bradykinesia

__ C. Intentional tremors

__ D. Dry mouth

__ E. Increased muscle rigidity

__ F. Hyperreflexia

__ G. Blurred or double vision

__ H. Postural instability

__ I. Sleep problems