When Working with Older Individuals Who Have Spinal Cord Injuries,therapists

question 8

Multiple Choice

When working with older individuals who have spinal cord injuries,therapists must be aware that there is exaggerated probability of:

• A)Age-related change in sensation
• B)Deconditioning due to inactivity
• C)Excess muscle mass in unaffected limbs
• D)Decline in interest in activity

Grasp the importance of foreseeability and proximate cause in establishing negligence.

Recognize the legal defenses available in tort actions and how they mitigate or eliminate liability.

Understand the types of damages awarded in tort actions and their purposes.

Identify the elements required to prove defamation and defenses against such claims.

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