During a Health Assessment Interview, the Nurse Notices the Patient

Multiple Choice

During a health assessment interview, the nurse notices the patient has a fine tremor in the right hand and arm. The patient says, "They tell me this is a primary essential tremor. What does that mean?" What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "Essential tremor occurs 5 to 10 years before the onset of Parkinson disease."
B) "When essential tremor is a primary disorder, it is usually inherited."
C) "Essential tremor is very rare. It affects only about 100,000 people."
D) "People with essential tremor often go on to develop cardiovascular disease."