Despite the Presence of Safety Aids Such as Handrails in the Bathrooms

question 14

Multiple Choice

Despite the presence of safety aids such as handrails in the bathrooms at an assisted living facility,the number of fractures due to unsteady ambulation upon arising from the bed and when attempting to perform activities of daily living has increased.Which complementary alternative medicine (CAM) would be an effective intervention for this population?

• A) Yoga
• B) Acupuncture
• C) Tai chi
• D) Magnet therapy

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord that are primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, involved in muscle control and sensory perception.

Ventral Motor Root

The part of a spinal nerve that carries motor signals from the spinal cord to the body, controlling muscle movements.

Filum Terminale

A slender fibrous tissue thread that extends from the apex of the conus medullaris to anchor the spinal cord in the lower vertebral canal.

Thecal Sac

The protective covering of the spinal cord and its nerve roots, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.