During an assessment of a 62-year-old man, the nurse notices that the patient has a stooped posture, shuffling walk with short steps, flat facial expression, and pill-rolling finger movements.These findings would be consistent with:

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The symptoms described are classic signs of Parkinsonism, which is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Stooped posture, shuffling gait, flat facial expression, and pill-rolling tremors are all characteristic of Parkinson's disease.

During an Assessment of a 62-Year-Old Man, the Nurse Notices