After the patient suffered a CVA, she was unable to brush her teeth or use utensils to eat.The physician referred her to an occupational therapist to recommend therapies to address her ________.
A)PTSD
B)CP
C)ADLs
D)TBI
E)LOC

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ADLs stands for Activities of Daily Living, which include basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and eating with utensils. The occupational therapist would recommend therapies to help the patient regain independence in these activities after experiencing a CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident). PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), CP (Cerebral Palsy), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), and LOC (Loss of Consciousness) are not relevant in this scenario.

After the Patient Suffered a CVA, She Was Unable to Brush