Important self-care measures a nurse can teach a client with Parkinson's disease in order to prevent contractures and improve mobility include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bend over with your head over your toes to get out of chairs.
b. Exercise first thing in the morning.
c. Keep a narrow-based gait.
d. Look up when you walk, not down at the floor.
e. Use a firm surface, like the floor, for exercising.
A, B, D
Clients with PD need to maintain mobility and prevent contractures. Options a, b, and d are im-portant self-help measures. The client should use a wide-based gait. If it is too hard to get on the floor to exercise, the client should do exercises in bed.
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