A Physical Therapist Is Working with a Newly Injured Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

A physical therapist is working with a newly injured patient and attempts to pace the patient's walking.The patient chooses to disregard the physical therapist's instructions,believing that there is no need to change the pace.Which of the following signs is the patient demonstrating?

• A)Cognitive decline
• B)Defense mechanism
• C)Anxiety
• D)Psychosocial adaptation

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Indifference Curves

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