A young woman,as a result of her mother's medication use during pregnancy,was born without arms.She used her feet to eat,engage in grooming,and correspond via computer.How might a nurse summarize this example?

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Although such a skill certainly demonstrates persistence and evidence of the human spirit to overcome obstacles,the professional term is habilitation.Habilitation is the development of new abilities,not recovery of former abilities.

A Young Woman,as a Result of Her Mother's Medication Use