For a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which of the following might be contraindicated?
1. Performing range-of-motion exercises
2. Drinking bottled water
3. Instituting fall precautions
4. Taking naps
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Some clients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease develop swallowing difficulties. Powders to thicken liquids and using an upright position will help with these difficulties. Clients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease will benefit from range-of-motion exercises and resting. The client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease should be placed on fall precautions.
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