Restorative careQuestion 647 of 1700

What do reachers, sock aids, and elongated shoehorns do?

  1. They replace the need for therapy visits
  2. They stop all falls from happening
  3. They cut down on bending and stretching
  4. 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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026