Max Is a 23-Year-Old Rehabilitation Patient with a New Diagnosis

Multiple Choice

Max is a 23-year-old rehabilitation patient with a new diagnosis of C7-T1 spinal cord injury. During therapy sessions, Max displays flat affect and little interest in participating in activities. He is often sleeping when you go to see him for therapy and requires encouragement to participate. What do you conclude?

A) Max is in too much pain during therapy sessions.
B) Max does not like you and needs another therapist.
C) Max is depressed due to his spinal cord injury, resulting in functional limitations.
D) Max does not have enough energy to participate in therapy.