An OT Practitioner Is Working with a Client with a History

question 3

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is working with a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The client begins to experience some shortness of breath while seated at a table completing a meal preparation activity.Which of the following is the correct dyspnea control position to use for the client?

• A) Client bends deeply at the waist, resting the chest on the thighs.
• B) Client sits upright with arms relaxed at the sides of the body.
• C) Client bends forward slightly at the waist, leaning the forearms on the table.
• D) Client leans back against the chair backrest with arms resting in the lap.

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