Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
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You are the supervising nurse in a physical rehabilitation center that has the philosophy that clients have the need to cope with their disabilities and its limitations are the result of a discrepancy between the client's abilities and the limitations of the physical and social environment within which the client lives. Which model of disability is this philosophy based on?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
This philosophy aligns with the cognitive model of disability, which emphasizes the interaction between an individual's abilities and environmental barriers, focusing on adaptation and coping strategies.