A Client Who Is Ventilator Dependent Has Been Cleared by the Physician

Multiple Choice

A client who is ventilator dependent has been cleared by the physician for out-of-bed treatment. The OTA would like to take the client to the therapy gym to work on cognitive skills. Who should change the client to a portable ventilator so that the client can leave the room?

A) OTA
B) Occupational therapist
C) Physician
D) Respiratory therapist