Explain the development of parkinson disease

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A client asks the nurse to explain the development of Parkinson disease (PD). Which response will the nurse provide the client? "It is a genetic disorder that has a strong corralation to women who began menopause earlier than age 45." "It has been linked by untreated or poorly managed bacterial or viral infections in early adolescence." "While there is no average age of onset, studies suggest neurologic aging deficits put clients at risk after age 70." "It is caused by low levels of dopamine that are not available to counteract the effects of acetylcholine."

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