A Client Is Presenting with an Increased Heart Rate Each

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is presenting with an increased heart rate each time the OTA has him begin an ADL task with sitting upright at the edge of the bed. The OTA has noted that the client has been returned to supine three times during the therapy session to rest, and each time he resumes sitting, his heart rate increases. What should the OTA do in response to this situation?

• A) Stop therapy and notify the nurse.
• B) Have the client perform AAROM in supine.
• C) Notify the supervising occupational therapist of the client's change in status.
• D) Slowly raise the head of the bed.

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