You have spent a month teaching Gary, your outpatient with a diagnosis of brain injury, how to use tablet applications to remind him about his work schedule and various appointments. On a follow-up visit, you find out that Gary has missed two appointments because his children were playing with his tablet. What do you discuss with Gary's wife to insure that he has access to his tablet?
A)Tell Gary's wife to buy the children their own tablets.
B)Tell Gary's wife that no one is allowed to touch Gary's tablet except for Gary.
C)Emphasize to Gary's wife the importance of Gary consistently using the tablet as a memory aid.
D)Ask Gary's wife to remind him of his work schedule and appointments since the children are using his tablet.

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You discuss with Gary's wife the importance of Gary consistently using the tablet as a memory aid. If Gary does not have consistent access to his tablet, he will forget how to use it and begin relying on his wife to remind him about his schedule. His wife must insure that Gary has access to his tablet, so that he can be as independent as possible.

You Have Spent a Month Teaching Gary, Your Outpatient with a Diagnosis