The primary nursing goal for an older person with Parkinson's disease (PD) is to
a. Avoid development of the characteristic shuffling gait
b. Maintain continence
c. Maintain function and self-care
d. Facilitate taking medications as ordered
C
Promoting activity and self-care assists an older adult with PD to maintain functional ability. Response A, development of the shuffling gait, is often the most characteristic sign of PD. Safety promotion versus avoiding the shuffling gait is probably a more realistic goal. Responses B and D, promoting continence and taking medications, are usual activities to promote health for older adults with PD.
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