[Answered]: An OTR working in an inpatient rehabilitation…

An OTR working in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital receives a referral to evaluate an older adult with a past medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient’s function has recently declined due to disease progression, and the patient now requires moderate assistance from their spouse for dressing, grooming, and bathing. The medical record indicates comorbid hypertension and obesity. The patient currently receives 2 liters per minute of oxygen while sleeping. What actions should the OTR take to complete the initial OT evaluation? Select the 3 best choices. • A. Perform upper extremity manual muscle testing. • B. Complete a performance-based ADL assessment. • C. Ask the patient to rate exertion while completing ADLs. • D. Complete a comprehensive mental status exam. • E. Assess muscle tone using a standardized assessment. • F. Measure bilateral upper extremity passive range of motion.