The nurse is assessing a client to determine tremors associated with Parkinson's disease.The nurse would correctly observe for which of the following movements?

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Rhythmic shaking is the characteristic movement associated with tremors in Parkinson's disease. Fasciculations are involuntary muscle contractions, chorea is irregular and rapid involuntary movements, and athetoid movements are slow and writhing movements usually associated with a neurological disorder called dyskinesia, but not specifically Parkinson's disease.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client to Determine Tremors Associated