The nurse is assessing a client to determine tremors associated with Parkinson disease. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate during the assessment?

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Parkinson disease is characterized by rhythmic shaking or tremors, typically occurring in the fingers, hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head. Fasciculations are fine muscle twitches not typically associated with Parkinson disease. Chorea and athetoid movements are characterized by uncontrolled and involuntary movements, but are not typically seen in Parkinson disease.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client to Determine Tremors Associated