Donna Edelman, 79 years old, has been diagnosed with situational depression after she had to have her left leg amputated above the knee. Ms. Edelman has severe peripheral vascular disease related to diabetes mellitus
Which of the following rehabilitation principles should guide her rehabilitation?
a. Convalescence is a gradual process that can take a long time
b. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the psychological acceptance of the older adult of his or her condition
c. Loss and its meaning vary with every person
d. More severe emotional reactions are produced when disability is traumatic
D
The loss of a limb is a very disfiguring and traumatic event. There is a connection between traumatic disability and an increased emotional reaction during rehabilitation. Responses A, B, and C all are principles of rehabilitation, but Mrs. Edelman's depression is most likely explained by the traumatic nature of her disability.
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