A patient with Parkinson's disease has difficulty tying shoes. What nursing intervention would be most helpful?

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Having a family member purchase shoes with Velcro fasteners would be most helpful because it would eliminate the need for the patient to tie their shoes. This is a practical solution that can improve the patient's overall quality of life and independence. Option A may be informative but does not provide a practical solution. Option B may be helpful in the short term but does not promote independence. Option C may be appropriate in some cases but assumes that the patient is capable of learning the skill again, which may not always be the case with Parkinson's disease.

A Patient with Parkinson's Disease Has Difficulty Tying Shoes