An OTA Is Treating a Client Who Is About to Be

question 2

Multiple Choice

An OTA is treating a client who is about to be discharged to home from inpatient rehabilitation. Which of the following will the OTA most likely do as a part of the discharge planning?

• A) Write discharge goals to be sent to the home health therapist.
• B) Collaborate with the occupational therapist to update the discharge plan.
• C) Conduct an evaluation to determine if the client is safe for discharge.
• D) Arrange for durable medical equipment (DME) to be delivered to the client's home.

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