A Client Who Is Ventilator Dependent Has Been Cleared by the Physician

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client who is ventilator dependent has been cleared by the physician for out-of-bed treatment. The OTA would like to take the client to the therapy gym to work on cognitive skills. Who should change the client to a portable ventilator so that the client can leave the room?

• A) OTA
• B) Occupational therapist
• C) Physician
• D) Respiratory therapist

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