A client with suspected Parkinson's disease exhibits resistance to passive movement during an assessment. If the resistance varies with rhythmic interruptions, how should this find... A client with suspected Parkinson's disease exhibits resistance to passive movement during an assessment. If the resistance varies with rhythmic interruptions, how should this finding be documented?

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The question is asking which type of rigidity should be documented based on a client's symptoms during an assessment for suspected Parkinson's disease. The key concepts are different types of rigidity observed in patients with Parkinson's, specifically how the resistance to movement changes with interruptions.

Answer

Cogwheel rigidity

The finding should be documented as cogwheel rigidity.

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The finding should be documented as cogwheel rigidity.

More Information

Cogwheel rigidity is characterized by an increased muscle tone causing resistance to passive movement with superimposed rhythmic interruptions, often seen in Parkinson's disease.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing cogwheel rigidity with lead-pipe rigidity; the latter lacks the rhythmic interruptions.

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