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The nurse is teaching a patient with Parkinson’s disease about preventive measures to reduce the risk of a fall. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching session? Point the toes downward when stepping. Rock from side to side when walking. Rock from front to back when walking. "Shuffle" feet when walking.

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          The nurse is teaching a patient with Parkinson’s disease about preventive measures to reduce the risk of a fall. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching session?
Point the toes downward when stepping.
Rock from side to side when walking. 
Rock from front to back when walking.
"Shuffle" feet when walking.

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03/08/2024

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Patients with Parkinson's often experience symptoms such as rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability, which can increase the risk of falls. Show more…

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The nurse is teaching a patient with Parkinson’s disease about preventive measures to reduce the risk of a fall. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching session? Point the toes downward when stepping. Rock from side to side when walking. Rock from front to back when walking. "Shuffle" feet when walking.