[Verified Answer]: A young adult client recovering from…

A young adult client recovering from cardiomyopathy is being evaluated in outpatient rehabilitation. The client achieved independence with ADL during inpatient rehabilitation. Since discharge, the client relies on friends and family for assistance with all ADL. During the evaluation, the client walked slowly on a treadmill at 2.0 miles per hour for 20 minutes with normal cardiovascular response. What interpretation can the OTR make based on the client’s performance during this portion of the evaluation. A. Client is appropriately relying on assistance to help conserve energy during the day B. client is folllowing appropriate activity guidelines for ADL during this phase of recovery C. Client may not have a clear understanding of current physical abilities for ADL