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A physical therapist plans to discharge a patient from a skilled nursing facility, but would first like to assess their level of independence prior to returning home. If the therapist uses the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living to determine the level of independence, which activity would NOT beassessed? 1.Using utensils for feeding2.Getting into and out of bed3.Controlling urination and bowel movements4.Combing hair
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