Mobility for the patient changes throughout the life span. What is the term that best describes this process?
a. Aging and illness
b. Illness and disease
c. Health and wellness
d. Growth and development
ANS: D
Growth and development happens from infancy to death. Muscular changes are always happening, and these changes affect the individual and his or her performance in life. Aging, illness, health, and wellness do have an effect on a person, but they don't always affect mobility.
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