The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson’s disease ways to prevent curvatures of the spine associated with the disease. The nurse should tell the client to:
A. Sleep on either side but keep his back straight
B. Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow
C. Sleep only in dorsal recumbent position
D. Rest in supine position with his head elevated
Correct Answer: B. Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow
Option B: Periodically lying in a prone position without a pillow will help prevent the flexion of the spine that occurs with Parkinson’s disease.
Option A: This is not realistic because of position changes during sleep.
Options C and D: These positions can flex the spine.