During the assessment of an 80-year-old patient,the nurse notes that his hands show tremors when he reaches for something and his head is always nodding.There is no associated rigidity with movement.Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) These are normal findings resulting from aging.
B) These could be related to hyperthyroidism.
C) These are the result of degenerative arthropathy.
D) This patient should be evaluated for a cerebellar lesion.
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