You are admitting a patient into your rehabilitation unit with a diagnosis of impaired sensation secondary to falling from a tree stand. You know that this patient may need what to accomplish self-care?
A) Family assistance
B) Assistive devices
C) A personal aide
D) An assisted-living environment
Ans: B
Feedback: Patients with impaired mobility, sensation, strength, or dexterity may need to use assistive devices to accomplish self-care. Options A and C are incorrect because you should not need the assistance of other people to accomplish self-care activities. Option D is incorrect because you should not need an assisted-living environment to accomplish self-care.
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