A Patient with Parkinson's Disease Has Decreased Tongue Mobility and an Inability

Multiple Choice

A patient with Parkinson's disease has decreased tongue mobility and an inability to move the facial muscles. The nurse recognizes that these impairments commonly contribute to the nursing diagnosis of

A) disuse syndrome related to loss of muscle control.
B) self-care deficit related to bradykinesia and rigidity.
C) impaired verbal communication related to difficulty articulating.
D) impaired oral mucous membranes related to inability to swallow.