Which client is likely to have the most difficult time adjusting to an amputation and a prosthetic following the amputation?

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The 65-year-old uncontrolled diabetic patient is likely to have the most difficult time adjusting due to potential complications from diabetes, such as poor circulation and healing, which can complicate the use and fitting of a prosthetic. Additionally, older adults may have more difficulty with the physical and psychological adjustments needed after an amputation.

Which Client Is Likely to Have the Most Difficult Time