An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Has Recently

question 3

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client who has recently undergone surgery to relieve back pain. The OTA is working with the client to prepare her for discharge and to eventually go back to work in the healthcare field. Which technique will the OTA be instructing the client on in relation to safe lifting and back precautions?

• A) Keep back straight, with no twisting, and bend the knees when lifting.
• B) When sitting, change positions after several hours.
• C) Maintain an upright posture with an anterior pelvic tilt when standing.
• D) Hold heavier items on one hip for support.

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