The person whose disability has occurred recently may express feelings of extreme anxiety, fear and disbelief that such an event has occurred in which of the following stages during adjustment in the rehabilitation process?
a. Acute disorganisation.
b. Assessment.
c. Mourning.
d. Re-entry.
a
The person whose disability has occurred recently generally experiences four stages in adjustment during the rehabilitation process. Acute disorganisation is the first stage.
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