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?
Understand the Problem
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.
Answer for screen readers
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.
Sources
- The Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Disorders of Movement due to Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury - link.springer.com
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