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For a patient with Parkinson's disease, which oral hygiene task is likely to be MOST difficult?

  1. Rinsing the mouth
  2. Checking his teeth in a mirror
  3. Flossing correctly
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Correct answer: C. Flossing correctly

Parkinson's disease causes tremor, bradykinesia, and reduced fine motor control — flossing requires the most precise, fine bimanual dexterity of the listed tasks, making it disproportionately difficult compared to the relatively simpler tasks of rinsing or visually checking teeth in a mirror.

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