The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Parkinson’s Disease. After being told the patient has classic symptoms of Parkinson’s, the

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Parkinson’s Disease. After being told the patient has classic symptoms of Parkinson’s, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding?

1. Tremors
2. Low Urine Output
3. Exaggerated arm movements
4. Risk for Falls

Correct Answer: 1. Tremors
Correct – Tremors is one of four cardinal signs of PD: the other three are rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movements), and postural instability

2. Low Urine Output
Incorrect – This is not a relevant symptom to PD

3. Exaggerated arm movements
Incorrect – A symptom of PD would be rigidity and slow arm movements, rather than exaggeration of arm movements

4. Risk for Falls
Incorrect – This is not an assessment finding. This is a nursing diagnosis.