An OTA Would Like a Client Who Has Experienced a Severe

question 18

Multiple Choice

An OTA would like a client who has experienced a severe burn to strengthen so that he can build up endurance for future activities. What can the OTA suggest to best promote the strengthening and well-being of this client?

• A) Create an exercise program for nursing staff to carry out.
• B) Provide the client with weights for resistive activities.
• C) Encourage mobility out of bed for all meals and activities.
• D) Perform all upper extremity activities in supine to protect the healing skin.

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