A female patient with MG is admitted with dyspnea and increased bronchial secretions, difficulty swallowing, abdominal cramps, and diaphoresis. The probable cause of these symptoms is During a...

A female patient with MG is admitted with dyspnea and increased bronchial secretions, difficulty swallowing, abdominal cramps, and diaphoresis. The probable cause of these symptoms is During a neurologic examination, a patient demonstrates difficulty initiating movement. The steps are short with quick cadence. Arm swings are decreased with subsequent steps. The clinical findings are referred to as:

1. muscle atrophy.

2. akinesia.

3. rigidity.

4. tremors.