Health Science Fundamentals 2nd Edition by Shirley Badasch,Doreen Chesebro

Exercise 7

Patient education -A 55-year-old male patient is recovering from a stroke. He is a high school principal and has always been able to take care of himself. His right hand and leg are paralyzed. Each day he is increasingly frustrated because he is unable to bathe or dress himself. Describe devices that could help reduce his frustration. Explain what you would say and do to educate him in the use of assistive/adaptive devices.