An OTA Is Working with a Tearful Client Diagnosed with HIV

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Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a tearful client diagnosed with HIV. The client is stating that she feels very isolated from those she used to be close to. What can the OTA do to help this person become aware of her rights as an individual with HIV?

• A) Work with the client during a family session to disclose her status.
• B) Assist the client in finding a support group and advocacy options.
• C) Help the client find employment in a HIV-friendly environment.
• D) Have her call all her old friends to get together.

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Definitions:

Terminal Patient

A person who has an incurable or irreversible condition that has been medically confirmed to lead to death in the short term.

Coma

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, resulting from illness, injury, or medical condition.

Active Voluntary Euthanasia

The act of deliberately ending the life of a patient, at their request, to relieve them from intractable suffering.

PAD

Peripheral Artery Disease, a condition characterized by narrowed arteries which reduce blood flow to the limbs, often leading to pain and mobility issues.