An Occupational Therapy (OT)practitioner Is Working with a 15-Year-Old Client

question 5

Multiple Choice

An occupational therapy (OT) practitioner is working with a 15-year-old client with a spinal cord injury.After discussing a list of activities of daily living,the client indicated a goal of keeping her thick,curly hair looking attractive.What should the occupational therapist do first?

• A) Identify a caregiver who will brush and style the client's hair every day.
• B) Observe whether the client has difficulties manipulating the comb in her hand and through her hair.
• C) Locate hair-care products that will make thick and curly hair more manageable.
• D) Teach the client how to use the various assistive devices she will need to brush her hair.

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