When teaching about the process of diagnosing Parkinson disease, the nurse tells the patient that a diagnosis is based on:
A) three specific symptoms of Parkinson disease that must all be present.
B) a positive CT scan.
C) findings on the medical history and neurologic examination.
D) only the presence of bradykinesia.

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Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is primarily based on medical history and neurologic examination, as there are no definitive tests like CT scans for diagnosing it.

When Teaching About the Process of Diagnosing Parkinson Disease, the Nurse