An OTA Is Doing an Initial Interview with a Client

question 5

Multiple Choice

An OTA is doing an initial interview with a client diagnosed with dementia. When speaking with the client and caregiver, information is revealed that the client has forgotten several appointments, including the current therapy appointment, and is requiring cueing from family members. The client also has been misplacing her glasses and dentures. Which level on the Global Deterioration Scale would she be functioning at?

• A) Stage 3
• B) Stage 2
• C) Stage 4
• D) Stage 5

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Definitions:

Decreased Cardiac Output

A condition where the heart pumps less blood than normal, affecting the body's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Myocardial Contractility

Measure of stretch of the cardiac muscle fiber. It can also affect stroke volume and cardiac output. Poor contraction decreases the amount of blood ejected by the ventricles during each contraction.

Low-fat Diet

A diet that restricts the intake of fats, particularly saturated fats and cholesterol, to promote heart health and reduce obesity risk.

Activity Intolerance

A state where an individual has insufficient physical or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities.