The nurse assesses a client in the health clinic who has symptoms of a stooped posture, shuffling gait, and pill rolling-type tremor. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A)Oral corticosteroids
B)Antiparkinsonian drugs
C)The purpose of electroencephalogram (EEG) testing
D)Preparation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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The diagnosis of Parkinson's is made when two of the three characteristic signs of tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia are present. The confirmation of the diagnosis is made on the basis of improvement when antiparkinsonian drugs are administered. This client has symptoms of tremor and bradykinesia; the next anticipated step will be treatment with medications. MRI and EEG are not useful in diagnosing Parkinson's disease, and corticosteroid therapy is not used to treat it.

The Nurse Assesses a Client in the Health Clinic Who