A patient with Parkinson's disease informs you that the stiffness and slowness of movements associated with the illness have become worse.What should you teach the patient about this change?
A) "These changes are normal and expected as your disease progresses."
B) "You will need to use a walker at all times to avoid falls and accidents."
C) "Whenever your symptoms worsen,contact your prescriber right away."
D) "If your prescriber increases your drug dosage these functions will improve."
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