Answer: A raised toilet seat -will reduce strain on the back muscles and make it easier for the client to rise from the seat without injury. The client is not bedridden and will not need side rails for the bed or a trapeze above the bed. Clients with Parkinson disease have poor balance and a propulsive gait which makes it unsafe to use crutches.
Discharge planning for an ambulatory client with Parkinson disease (PD) includes recommending equipment for home use that wi...