Mrs. Jacobs has weakness on her left side. She is also learning to dress herself after her stroke. The nursing assistant can help Mrs. Jacobs best by remembering
A. To dress her left arm first and undress it last.
B. To have her look in a mirror after she is dressed, so she can see how she looks.
C. That Mrs. Jacobs will be more comfortable dressed in a gown and robe than in street clothes.
D. That Mrs. Jacobs must learn to dress herself without using any assistive devices.
Answer: A
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