A 73-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease has a nursing diagnosis of impaired physical mobility related to bradykinesia.Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
A) Instruct the patient in activities that can be done while lying or sitting.
B) Suggest that the patient rock from side to side to initiate leg movement.
C) Have the patient take small steps in a straight line directly in front of the feet.
D) Teach the patient to keep the feet in contact with the floor and slide them forward.
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