Joan is 75 years of age, and prior to her stroke was a very self-sufficient and active woman, but now she has difficulty getting herself dressed in the morning. Additionally, the medication prescribed to help prevent another stroke has resulted in her feet and ankles swelling, which makes it challenging for her to walk. Which of the following explains Joan's condition?

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Joan's difficulty with dressing and walking suggest functional disability, or a limitation in her ability to perform daily tasks. The swelling in her feet and ankles may indicate a physical impairment, but it is the impact on her ability to function that is the defining characteristic of her condition. The other options (severe illness, compression of morbidity) do not accurately reflect the information given in the scenario.

Joan Is 75 Years of Age, and Prior to Her