In Working with Catalina,the Occupational Therapist Should Ensure That She

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Multiple Choice

In working with Catalina,the occupational therapist should ensure that she takes her pain medications at least 30 minutes before the therapy session to promote maximal participation.Interventions include which of the following?

• A) Instruction to bend from the waist when picking up heavy objects
• B) Teaching her tasks and positions that move her body out of balance to challenge the low back muscles
• C) Energy conservation and pacing during activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
• D) Use of a front-wheeled walker

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