A patient with spinal rods is having difficulty putting on shoes. What should the nurse suggest to improve this patient's self-care abilities?

Name: A patient with spinal rods is having difficulty putting on shoes. What should the nurse suggest to improve this patient's self-care abilities?
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Using a long-handled shoehorn can help the patient put on shoes independently by compensating for the reduced range of motion and flexibility caused by spinal rods, thus improving self-care abilities.

A Patient with Spinal Rods Is Having Difficulty Putting on Shoes