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People with disability face health disparities

A hypertensive crisis is acute with no lingering deficits/impairments

Which of the following is/are appropriate OT intervention strategies for patients with dyspnea?

You are working with a client on breathing strategies for dyspnea relief. Your client mentions that she has already been instructed in this. What is your best response?

Which would you be most likely to recommend (and the correct energy conservation category) for someone needing to incorporate energy conservation techniques during showering?

Since someone with sternal precautions should not pull or push with their arms for some time after surgery, which of the following is the best approach for going from supine to sitting at the edge of the bed?

Which approach would you avoid when your clients goal is to improve strength and endurance after a very recent sternotomy ?

Self-management programs are only effective if they are delivered one on one

Which of the following LEAST portrays an OT  self-management intervention for someone with a chronic condition?

You have a home health care client who reported fainting several times in the past week while getting out of bed. You decide to check her blood pressure while laying down and then while sitting up. What are you trying to confirm?