An OTA Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with Neutropenia

question 9

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with neutropenia secondary to his cancer diagnosis. What is most important for the OTA to be aware of when working with this client?

• A) The client will be immunocompromised.
• B) The client will have difficulty weight-bearing.
• C) The client will be at risk for seizures.
• D) The client will have heat sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Dement's Experiment

A study by William Dement, focusing on the phases and effects of sleep, particularly REM sleep, on emotional health and memory, significantly contributing to sleep research.

Memory

The faculty by which the brain encodes, stores, and retrieves information.

REM Sleep

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Postural Muscles

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