Recently the patient was given an authorization to not use stairs. This authorization was given so that he would not cause further injury delaying his SRD. I am of the opinion that he could use stairs; however, preventative measures were thought to be necessary to prevent possibility of further injury prior to SRD, thus eliminating his capability of using stairs for bathing at time of discharge. Therefore, I feel that our use of no stairs now as a preventative or a prophylactic approach so that he will be able to use stairs once discharged back into civilian life.
