A client being seen in inpatient therapy ~3 weeks a TBI disp…
A client being seen in inpatient therapy ~3 weeks a TBI displays severe impairments on immediate and delayed recall components of the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test. In addition this client asks various staff and family members “Where am I? What happened?” up to 40 times a day. This behavior is interfering with the clients’ ability to complete functional tasks and is very distressing to her family. What training technique would you use to teach this client how to use an external memory aid?
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An OTR is working on morning ADLs with a client one week following a severe left CVA. The client is unable to brush their teeth when asked. However, when the therapist turns on the water faucet the client is able to wet the toothbrush and brush their teeth. The therapist should consider which of the following cognitive impairments?
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An OTR is working with a client recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis with symptoms of dizziness, balance problems, and intermittent double vision. The OTR should suspect which visual problem is most likely responsible for his visual symptoms?
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