The partner of a client with Parkinson's disease (PD) is upset and asks the nurse why he is no longer able to read the affectionate notes that the client writes for him. Which of the following information is the basis for the nurse's response?
A)Characteristic slow speech makes it difficult for the client with PD to put his or her thoughts on paper.
B)Cogwheel rigidity makes it hard for the client to hold a pen.
C)Micrographia is common in clients with PD.
D)Depression often seen in PD leads to denying affectionate feelings.

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The best answer is that the nurse's response will be based upon the fact that micrographia is handwriting deterioration and often occurs in clients with Parkinson's disease. PD clients have characteristic slow speech but that does not cause illegible writing. Cogwheel rigidity makes it difficult to walk and balance. Although depression is common in PD, this does not directly lead to denying affectionate feelings.

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