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Persons with Down syndrome usually need which of the following?
 
  a. Wheelchairs and braces
  b. Surgical correction
  c. Cancer prevention strategies
  d. Speech, language, physical, and occupa-tional therapies

Question 2

A dependent resident is to ambulate four times a day. The resident is resting in bed. You are to walk with the person for the first time. What steps will you perform to ensure safety during ambulation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Discuss with the nurse any significant activity restrictions. You should dangle the person from the bed, apply a gait belt, wear nonslip shoes, and use a walker. Having another person walk behind you and the person with a wheelchair may help ensure safety; if the person becomes tired, he or she can sit down immediately.





 

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