The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions would support physical mobility while providing the spouse with an activity that is beneficial for the client?
1. Instruct the spouse to ambulate the client at least four times a day
2. Instruct the spouse on proper turning and repositioning techniques
3. Suggest the spouse use a blender to make foods easier for the client to swallow
4. Review the medication administration schedule with the spouse
1. Instruct the spouse to ambulate the client at least four times a day
Rationale:
Since exercise fosters independence and self-esteem, the intervention that would support physical mobility while providing the spouse with an activity beneficial for the client would be to instruct the spouse to ambulate the client at least four times a day. Instructing on turning and repositioning techniques would not support physical mobility. Blending foods to aid with swallowing will not support physical mobility. Reviewing the medication administration schedule will not support physical mobility.
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