A 65-year-old patient sustained a traumatic brain injury wit…
A 65-year-old patient sustained a traumatic brain injury with resultant left-sided hemiplegia Tone: Abnormal extensor synergy pattern Left LE present during ambulation activities Gait: Ambulates on level surfaces without assistive devices with wide base of support and circumducted gait pattern LLE Which of the following activities would be MOST appropriate to help the patient relearn hip and knee flexion (fractionation of movement) during gait? (select all that apply)
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A patient recovering from a traumatic brain injury demonstrates difficulty in sit to stand transfers resulting from an unstable posture while sitting. The therapist determines that modification is necessary to ensure optimal sit to stand performance. What is the FIRST body segment or segments that the therapist should address?
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A patient who is 3 weeks post-brain injury presents with difficulty performing sit to stand transfers from the wheelchair. Which of the following activities would be the BEST example of an initial intervention using motor learning principles?
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An assistive personnel (AP) reports to the nurse that a client who is 3 days postoperative following an abdominal hysterectomy has a dressing that is saturated with blood. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP?
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