When a patient has any sort of assistive device, your physical examination should record the patient's performance
a. with the device in place.
b. without the device in place.
c. without assessing the area that is supported by the device.
d. with an estimate of the margin of benefit the device has provided.
A
By incorporating the use of any assistive device into your physical examination, you can determine if the device is still functioning to its full capacity or if it should be replaced.
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