You have a 79-year-old male patient admitted to the hospital…
You have a 79-year-old male patient admitted to the hospital for management of congestive heart failure. He has a history of type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive impairment, and osteoarthritis. He wears bifocal glasses and reports occasional dizziness when standing. During his hospital stay, the nurse notes that Mr. D frequently gets out of bed without using the call light and was recently found trying to walk to the bathroom without assistance. His medications include metformin, furosemide, and a low-dose antipsychotic for sleep disturbances. He requires help with grooming and dressing. The nurse observes his footwear are hospital-issued socks with non-slip grips. Which factor increases his fall risk during hospitalization?
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A patient post-stroke with hemiparesis is beginning to use a manual wheelchair for mobility. The patient has good sitting balance and demonstrates good strength in their unaffected lower extremity. Which wheelchair modification would most likely promote independent mobility?
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A patient with a stroke presents to a physical therapy treatment session with a goal of improving postural control in standing and weightbearing tolerance. The patient demonstrates severe lower extremity weakness and instability. Which of the following devices is BEST to utilize in the session?
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