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Assistive Device Prescription 2
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Xavier is a patient who recently underwent hip replacement surgery and is now at a rehabilitation facility with a weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) status. The patient is 75 years old with mild Parkinson’s disease, affecting his balance and coordination. Given these considerations, which assistive device would be MOST appropriate for this patient during the initial phase of recovery?
A) Standard cane
B) Quad cane
C) Front-wheeled walker
D) Rollator walker
LINKS MENTIONED:
- Truelearn: USE CODE: PTH020
- Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/assistive-ad
- NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
300 episodes
Manage episode 419558686 series 2837793
Xavier is a patient who recently underwent hip replacement surgery and is now at a rehabilitation facility with a weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) status. The patient is 75 years old with mild Parkinson’s disease, affecting his balance and coordination. Given these considerations, which assistive device would be MOST appropriate for this patient during the initial phase of recovery?
A) Standard cane
B) Quad cane
C) Front-wheeled walker
D) Rollator walker
LINKS MENTIONED:
- Truelearn: USE CODE: PTH020
- Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/assistive-ad
- NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
300 episodes
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