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

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Providing Velcro fasteners allows the patient to remain independent as long as possible.B.Re-teaching is not appropriate: The patient has not forgotten how to tie his shoes; he is unable because of motor difficulties.A.Typing the patient's shoes takes away his independence.D.Explaining that the patient will need more assistance as the disease progresses does not address the current issue of not being able to tie the shoes.

A Patient with Parkinson's Disease Has Difficulty Tying Shoes