A nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson disease.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

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Elevation of the head of the bed will help prevent aspiration.The other options will not prevent aspiration,which is the greatest respiratory complication of Parkinson disease,nor do these interventions address any of the complications of Parkinson disease.Ambulation in the hallway is usually implemented to prevent venous thrombosis.Increased fluid intake flushes out toxins from the client's blood.Pursed-lip breathing increases exhalation of carbon dioxide.

A Nurse Plans Care for a Client with Parkinson Disease