Restorative careQuestion 647 of 1700
What do reachers, sock aids, and elongated shoehorns do?
- They replace the need for therapy visits
- They stop all falls from happening
- They cut down on bending and stretching
- They lift the person out of bed alone
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Correct answer: They cut down on bending and stretching
These tools help with reaching and hygiene. They may be used for a short time while joint motion returns after surgery.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.6: Promoting Independence During ADLs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026