Spatial neglect includes:

A. Problems with navigation
B. Problems with dressing
C. None of the above
D. A and B


ANS: D
Rationale: Spatial neglect includes problems with navigation, construction, and dressing. One aspect of a deficit in understanding spatial relationships is difficulty finding the correct route to a location. People with spatial neglect may catch part of a wheelchair on an object and continue to try to move forward, unaware that the object is interfering with the intended movement.

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