Impairments occur as a result of pathology or disease and include any loss or abnormality of physiologic, anatomic, or mental function; therefore a client who has a broken leg would not be considered to have an impairment, because it is a temporary condition.

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The statement is correct, but the reason is not. According to the World Health Organization, impairment may or may not be permanent. Therefore, a client who has a broken leg would be considered to have impairment even though it is not a permanent lifelong condition.

Impairments Occur as a Result of Pathology or Disease and Include