The nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease who is admitted to the hospital for treatment of an acute infection. Which of the following nursing interventions will be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A)Use an elevated toilet seat.
B)Cut client's food into small pieces.
C)Provide high protein foods at each meal.
D)Place an arm chair at the client's bedside.
E)Observe for sudden exacerbation of symptoms.

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Since the client with Parkinson's has difficulty chewing, food should be cut into small pieces. An armchair should be used when the client is seated so that the client can use the arms to assist with getting up from the chair. An elevated toilet seat will facilitate getting on and off the toilet. High protein foods will decrease the effectiveness of L-dopa.
Parkinson's is a steadily progressive disease without acute exacerbations.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Parkinson's Disease