A patient has been treated with antiparkinson medications for 3 months. What therapeutic responses should the nurse look for when assessing this patient?
A) Decreased appetite
B) Gradual development of cogwheel rigidity
C) Newly developed dyskinesias
D) Improved ability to perform activities of daily living
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