Visually Dependent Patients Are at High Risk to Lose Their

question 4

Multiple Choice

Visually dependent patients are at high risk to lose their balance during which task?

• A) Getting up to use the bathroom at night
• B) Looking for kitchen utensils in a cluttered drawer
• C) Walking on high-pile carpet
• D) Standing on an escalator

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