You are about to begin your afternoon therapy with Joe (he/h…

You are about to begin your afternoon therapy with Joe (he/him), who recently had a brainstem stroke.  As you enter his hospital room, you see that he is drinking some juice from his lunch.  When he greets you, his voice is gurgly/wet sounding and he coughs a few times. Which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation for Joe?

You are on a home evaluation visit on a Tuesday with a patie…

You are on a home evaluation visit on a Tuesday with a patient who will be discharged home in 3 days. He needs a wheelchair for all mobility and requires Max A for transfers. He lives with his wife and 8-year-daughter in a rented apartment, all of which is accessible in his wheelchair except for the doorway of his bedroom.  What recommendation to his family would be most appropriate to allow for a safe discharge in 3 days?

You are conducting a home visit with a patient to make recom…

You are conducting a home visit with a patient to make recommendations once she is discharged from the inpatient rehabilitation program. She has had functional decline and increased fatigue, and was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She will be using a motorized scooter upon discharge.  Her home is single level, but has four steps to enter. Each step is 7” high. Based on ADA standards, what is your recommendation for the length of a ramp to allow her to access her home?