How Would the Nurse Instruct a Patient with Parkinson Disease

question 8

Multiple Choice

How would the nurse instruct a patient with Parkinson disease to improve activity level?

• A) To use a soft mattress to relax the spine.
• B) To walk with a shuffling gait to avoid tripping.
• C) To walk with hands clasped behind back to help balance.
• D) To sit in hard chair with arms for posture control.

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