8. What is the most appropriate footwear that a nurse should recommend to a client with Parkinson's disease?
8. What is the most appropriate footwear that a nurse should recommend to a client with Parkinson's disease?
Test-Taking Tip
Visualize a shuffling gait and tremor. Which shoe could the client put on independently and which would not contribute to falls?
Content Area: Adult Health, Neuromuscular; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Health Promotion and Maintenance/Self-care
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Answer 1 is incorrect because the client characteristically has a shuffling gait, and the foot would be prone to injury with an open-toed shoe. Answer 2 is incorrect because the shoes should be easy to put on so that the client could maintain some degree of independence, which would be difficult to do with double-knotted shoes. Answer 3 is incorrect because the shoes should be easy to put on so that the client could maintain some degree of independence, which would be difficult to do with high-top sneakers. Answer 4 is correct because the client will be able to maintain a level of independence with a slip-on shoe. The rubber soles will lessen the risk of falls.
