NCLEX-RN QBank Subject: Neurology

NCLEX-RN Exam: Signs of ALS in ADLs
ALS and ADLs: Identifying Early Functional Challenges
A patient in the early stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) presents with weakness in the thenar eminence. During which ADL task would the evaluating OTR® MOST LIKELY observe the effect on function?

A. Transferring from the bed to the bedside commode

B. Taking a sip from a glass of water

C. Reaching overhead to don a T-shirt

D. Squeezing toothpaste onto a toothbrush

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January 14, 2016