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During an interview with a male client who has Parkinson’s disease (PD), the nurse notices that he is drooling and mumbling. Which pathophysiological factor contributes to the client’s inability to express himself?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: PD involves degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia (
B), causing motor symptoms like bradykinesia and rigidity, impairing speech. Broca’s area damage (
A) causes aphasia, not PD-related. Amyloid plaques (
C) indicate Alzheimer’s. Pharyngeal paralysis (
D) causes dysphagia, not speech issues.

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