A nurse who provides care in a long-term facility is working with a 78-year-old resident who has a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Which of the following aspects of the care the nurse provides should be reconsidered or modified?
A) The nurse encourages the resident to continue to participate in the regular exercise programs at the facility.
B) The nurse provides assistance with activities of daily living when necessary but encourages the resident to do what can be done independently.
C) The nurse phrases questions and directions in a simple and understandable manner applicable to the client's decreased cognition.
D) The nurse facilitates active and passive range of motion exercises on a regular basis.
C
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Older adults with Parkinson's disease should not be assumed to have cognitive impairments. The other interventions are valid.
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