The assessment the nurse documents that supports the finding of apraxia would be the client's inability to
a. get dressed independently.
b. recognize a pencil.
c. see far objects.
d. understand the spoken word.
A
In apraxia the client cannot carry out a skilled act such as dressing in the absence of paralysis.
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