A resident with Parkinson's disease has shuffling gait, a forward stoop, and freezing episodes. Which intervention BEST reduces fall risk?
Explanation
Parkinson's gait freezing responds to visual or auditory cues — tape lines on the floor, counting aloud, or a marching cadence helps re-initiate movement. Rushing (a) increases falls. Carrying (d) eliminates therapeutic movement and is unsafe. Restricting ambulation between doses (c) is not the CNA's call and ignores fluctuating 'on-off' periods. The CNA should also clear paths, use a gait belt, and report any new freezing or worsening tremor to the nurse per 42 CFR §483.25(d) and Title 22 CCR §72315.
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