NCLEX-RN Exam: Signs of ALS in ADLs January 14, 2016 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment ALS and ADLs: Identifying Early Functional Challenges A patient in the early stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) presents with weakness in the thenar eminence. During which ADL task would the evaluating OTR® MOST LIKELY observe the effect on function? A. Transferring from the bed to the bedside commode B. Taking a sip from a glass of water C. Reaching overhead to don a T-shirt D. Squeezing toothpaste onto a toothbrush Δ
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