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An older adult with peripheral neuropathy resulting from the chronic effects of diabetes expresses concern over the ability to have a satisfying sexual relationship with a partner. Which is the most... beneficial recommendation for the occupational therapist to make to the older adult? A. Experiment with different positions during sexual expression activities. B. Focus on intact senses and areas of intact sensation. C. Schedule sexual expression activities after rest periods. D. Advise the older adult to accept decreased abilities in sexual expression as a normal part of aging. Correct Answer: B An individual with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis requires the use of an environmental control unit (ECU) to access electrical devices and a personal emergency response system. The individual lives alone and self-directs personal care attendants to perform personal activities of daily living. During instruction to the individual on the capabilities and use of the ECU, which is most important for the occupational therapist to discuss with the client? A. The ECU's back-up power source and charging instructions. B. Additional assistive technology available. C. Augmentative alternative communication options. D. Funding for the ECU and assistive technology. Correct Answer: A A nine-year-old child identifies the assembly of a model as the most desired play activity. The occupational therapist determines that the child would have difficulty completing the selected model. Which action is most effective for the therapist to take during the next intervention session? Allow the child to work on the model and provide maximum assistance as the child completes the project. A. Allow the child to work on the model and provide maximum assistance as the child completes the project. B. Explore with the child why completing the model is desired by the child and provide alternative project choices. C. Break the project down into accomplishable segments and instruct the child to complete one segment at a time. [Show More]

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