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A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of Parkinson's disease. Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply) A. Decreased vision B. Pill-rolling tremor of the fingers C. Shuffling gait D. Drooling E. Bilateral ankle edema F. Lack of facial expression

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In assessing for Parkinson's disease, a nurse would expect to find a pill-rolling tremor, shuffling gait, lack of facial expression, and drooling. Decreased vision and bilateral ankle edema are not directly associated as symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra. This results in several motor symptoms, including a pill-rolling tremor of the fingers, shuffling gait, and lack of facial expression. Patients may also experience a variety of other symptoms such as speech changes, rigid muscles, and psychological issues like dementia and depression. Of the options listed in the question, pill-rolling tremor (B), shuffling gait (C), and lack of facial expression (F) are expected findings in a client with Parkinson's disease. Drooling (D) is also a frequent symptom due to difficulty with swallowing and controlling saliva. The other choices, decreased vision (A) and bilateral ankle edema (E), are not typical symptoms directly associated with Parkinson's disease.

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