Which of the following clients would benefit from the use of an exoskeleton?
A) A client who has hemiplegia
B) A client who is wheel-chair bound
C) A client who has quadriplegia
C
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If a client has quadriplegia (all four extremities and possibly the trunk paralyzed), he or she may need a neck or back brace. This client may also use a type of inflatable trousers (exoskeleton) to maintain an upright position and prevent vascular collapse.
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