An OTR working in a nursing home has been asked to see a cli…
An OTR working in a nursing home has been asked to see a client with dementia who has been displaying agitated and aggressive behaviors during meal time. The therapist decides to use a compensatory approach to modify the cafeteria environment to reduce these negative behaviors. Which frame of reference should this therapist select to guide this intervention?
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An OTR is working with a client one week post CVA in an inpatient rehabilitation unit. The therapist observes that the client displays dense left unilateral neglect and mild to moderate left sided weakness during performance of morning self-care activities. Which of the following treatments for unilateral neglect would currently be most appropriate for this client?
Read DetailsAn OTR working in a nursing home has been asked to see a cli…
An OTR working in a nursing home has been asked to see a client with dementia who has been displaying agitated and aggressive behaviors during meal time. The therapist decides to use a compensatory approach to modify the cafeteria environment to reduce these negative behaviors. Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce the attentional demands of the cafeteria for this client?
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An OTR is working with an individual who is emerging from a coma following a traumatic brain injury and is currently functioning in a minimally conscious state. The OTR wants to provide a comprehensive set of interventions that involve all sensory systems to provide maximal arousal for this client. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to stimulate the vestibular system?
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An OTR is working with a client one week post CVA in an inpatient rehabilitation unit. The therapist observes that the client displays dense left unilateral neglect and mild to moderate left sided weakness during performance of morning self-care activities. Which environmental strategy is most appropriate to improve performance during morning grooming activities for this client with unilateral neglect?
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An OTR is working with a client who has severely impaired short term memory and problem solving following a car accident. The client is unable to remember any new information for more than 30 seconds. The OTR would like to teach the client how to apply an ankle foot orthotic (AFO) on their left foot. What frame of reference is most appropriate to guide this treatment intervention?
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