An OTA Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with Obesity

question 5

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with obesity on energy-conservation strategies. The OTA notices that the client is holding his breath when doing a task that he perceives is physically demanding, leading to shortness of breath. What can the OTA have the client do to help prevent this?

• A) Have the client count out loud as he performs the task.
• B) Stop the client and have him take a deep breath.
• C) Grade the task down to reduce the opportunity to hold the breath.
• D) Have the client perform tasks only while sitting.

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