An OTR is working on dressing with a client one week followi…
An OTR is working on dressing with a client one week following a severe left CVA. The therapist observes the client does not initiate or attempt movement when asked to, “pick up the shirt with your right hand”. The therapist does NOT suspect which condition could be a possible problem?
Read DetailsThe OTR administers the contextual memory test. The client…
The OTR administers the contextual memory test. The client is unable to spontaneously identify the theme of the first set of cards and cannot remember about half the items. When the client is provided with the theme at the beginning of the second card set, their performance improves substantially. Which treatment is most appropriate for this client?
Read DetailsAn OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one…
An OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one month after a moderate TBI sustained during a car accident. The client complains of frequent frontal headaches, occasional blurred vision, and trouble ‘finding things even when I am looking right at them’. She is often observed squinting or closing one eye when trying to read or search for items. Which assessment would be most appropriate to assess her visual function?
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An OTR is working with a client 3 weeks post-CVA. During a simple cooking activity the client is able to verbalize that ‘leaving paper on the stove is a fire hazard’. About 5 minutes later when making a grilled cheese the client leaves a paper towel on the stove while heating the burner. Which discharge recommendation is the most appropriate for the OT to make based on this information?
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