An OT Practitioner Is Working with a Client Who Had

question 5

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is working with a client who had a unilateral below-knee amputation 4 days ago.With regard to wheelchair and positioning,what should be the therapist's priority?

• A) To provide a residual limb support
• B) To place the large wheelchair wheels farther back to distribute weight
• C) To remove both leg rests
• D) To issue an extra-heavy wheelchair for stability

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