Pretend that you have a mobility impairment (i.e., you haveto use crutches or a walker, cane, or wheelchair), and attempt to perform your usual daily activities, ideally including visit-ing a public place, such as a school or mall. How did you feel about the restriction of your movement? How can nurses bestassist patients who are coping with these restrictions? Howdid the public respond to your impairment, and what effectsmight such responses have on individuals with mobilityimpairments? Are public spaces adequately adapted to meetthe needs of those with mobility impairments? What measuresare needed to address any deficiencies? Did you identify anysafety needs?

Pretend that you have a mobility impairment (i.e., you haveto use crutches or a walker, cane, or wheelchair), and attempt to perform your usual daily activities, ideally including visit-ing a public place, such as a school or mall. How did you feel about the restriction of your movement? How can nurses bestassist patients who are coping with these restrictions? Howdid the public respond to your impairment, and what effectsmight such responses have on individuals with mobilityimpairments? Are public spaces adequately adapted to meetthe needs of those with mobility impairments? What measuresare needed to address any deficiencies? Did you identify anysafety needs?

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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