After the patient suffered a CVA, she was unable to brush her teeth or use a fork or spoon to eat.The physician referred her to an occupational assistant to recommend therapies to address her _________.

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ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living, which includes activities such as brushing teeth and eating with utensils. The occupational assistant would recommend therapies to address the patient's ADL limitations. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) are not relevant in this case. CP (Cerebral Palsy) is also not relevant as it is a lifelong condition, not a result of a CVA.

After the Patient Suffered a CVA, She Was Unable to Brush