Your client was diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of COPD. You are working with her in the acute care setting. She is unable to tolerate grooming tasks (brushing teeth, washing face) while standing at the sink. What is a good alternative while still addressing these skills?

Which of the following statements regarding angina is NOT correct?

Which is a non-modifiable risk factor of heart disease?

Commonly referred to as a heart attack, acute ________ is the irreversible damage to heart muscle as a result of coronary artery obstruction or prolonged lack of oxygen to cardiac tissue.

Why is interdisciplinary collaboration critical for discharge planning?

________: A process of passive, active, and progressive movement during critical illness to counter the effects of sedation and immobility that may lead to neurocognitive deficits and physical debilitation. It may be performed by any member of the interdisciplinary team, including OTs.

Educational attainment shapes health in several ways

________ is a complex diagnosis that results from impaired structure and/or function of the ventricles. It is a chronic progressive condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood to the body and provide organs and tissues with necessary oxygen and nutrients.

A non-invasive means of measuring oxygen saturation levels in the blood with a small device that is usually attached to a fingertip, but can also be used on a toe or an ear: ________.

Making larger meals to freeze, letting dishes air dry, grouping task items together to minimize unnecessary searches, sliding rather than carrying items, shopping with someone who can carry grocery bags, or using grocery home delivery services, are all examples of energy conservation techniques commonly embedded into ________.