A 70-year-old patient presents to the health care provider's office complaining of tremors and memory problems. The patient says "I just can't get around like I used to. It feels like it takes forever to get started." Which disorder will the nurse suspect?

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2. Patients with Parkinson disease experience tremors, postural instability, memory impairment, and cognitive and motor slowing. Tremors and motor slowing are not typically associated with Alzheimer disease, dementia due to HIV, or traumatic brain injury.

A 70-Year-Old Patient Presents to the Health Care Provider's Office