An OTA Is Working with a Client Diagnosed After a Flare-Up

question 10

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed after a flare-up of a progressive degenerative disease of the central nervous system. This client is experiencing fatigue in her upper and lower extremities and is experiencing depression because she is very sensitive to heat and is no longer able to participate in her beloved hobby of gardening. What condition is this individual most likely diagnosed with?

• A) Parkinson's disease
• B) ALS
• C) Multiple sclerosis
• D) Huntington's disease

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Definitions:

Performance Decrements

A reduction in the effectiveness, efficiency, or quality of an individual's or group's work output.

Organizational Distress

A state where an organization is unable to meet its goals or is facing significant dysfunction, potentially leading to its decline or failure.

Person-Environment Fit

The degree to which an individual's personality, skills, and preferences match the demands and attributes of their workplace environment.

Stress

A condition of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.