The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a reduction in the ability to move his left arm after surgery. At the present time, this patient is experiencing which of the following?

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The patient is experiencing impairment, which refers to a loss or reduction in the ability to perform a task or activity. This is due to the surgery and can be temporary or permanent. Disability refers to a more permanent loss or reduction in function, while handicap refers to social or environmental barriers that prevent the individual from participating in activities. The reduction in ability to move the arm is not a side effect of surgery but rather a result of the surgical procedure.

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