When a cane fits the patient properly, the
A. hand is even with the waist.
B. hand is even with the top of the leg.
C. wrist is bent at a 90° angle.
D. wrist is even with the hip joint.
Answer: D
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A toddler's father is concerned because his son refuses to share. What is your best response concerning this?
A) This is normal toddler behavior; sharing is learned later. B) Behavior modification techniques can change the child's behavior. C) Play time with other children should be cut back until he learns to share. D) His son is probably reacting to some family crisis.