During an assessment of a 62-year-old man the nurse notes stooped posture;shuffling,short steps when walking;a very rigid,flat facial expression;and movement of the fingers as if rolling a pill with them.These findings would be consistent with:
A) parkinsonism.
B) cerebral palsy.
C) cerebellar ataxia.
D) muscular dystrophy.
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