The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of impaired physical mobility related to bradykinesia for a patient with Parkinson's disease. To assist the patient to ambulate safely, the nurse should
A) allow the patient to ambulate only with assistance.
B) instruct the patient to 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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