Question

A client is diagnosed with stage 3 of Parkinson disease. Which clinical manifestations are found in the client? Select all that apply. 1 Akinesia 2 Masklike face 3 Postural instability 4 Unilateral limb involvement 5 Increased gait disturbances

Answer 1

3) Postural instability, and 5) Increased gait disturbances

Step-by-step explanation:

1.) Akinesia which is the loss of voluntary muscle movement only occurs at stage 4, not at stage 3.

2.) Masklike face sets in at Stage 2 while 4) Unilateral limb involvement is a clinical manifestation that occurs initially at Stage 1.

Postural instability and Increased gait disturbances (3 and 5) are clinical manifestations that are clearly observed at Stage 3 of Pakinson’s disease.

At stage 3 of Pakinson’s disease, the condition of the client is at a moderate level as the individual would still be able to carry out normal daily activities. However, at the stage, the client would experience difficulty maintaining postural stability. Loss of balance is mostly common at this stage as gait issues increases. Involuntary movement of muscles to maintain stability is impaired at this stage.