An OTA Is Working with an Older Client Who Has

question 8

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with an older client who has general weakness due to a coronary artery bypass graft. The client will be utilizing a rubber jar grip and a buttonhook to accommodate weak grasp and decreased fine motor skills. These pieces of assistive technology would most likely fit under which category?

• A) New tech
• B) No tech
• C) High-tech
• D) Low-tech

Understand effective communication strategies tailored for pediatric patients.

Recognize the role and impact of personal self-disclosure in therapeutic relationships.

Identify symptoms and manage patients with different levels of anxiety.

Implement communication techniques specific to managing patients exhibiting potential violence.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged ions of sodium (Na+), essential for various physiological functions including the regulation of blood pressure and volume.

Tubular Reabsorption

Movement of materials, by means of diffusion, active transport, or symport, from the filtrate within a nephron to the blood.

Tubular Secretion

A process in the nephrons of the kidneys where substances are added to the tubular fluid for excretion, helping to regulate blood pH and remove toxins.

Urine Volume

The total amount of urine excreted by the kidneys over a given period, important in assessing kidney function and fluid balance.