The Occupational Therapist on the Inpatient Acute Care Unit at a Local

Multiple Choice

The occupational therapist on the inpatient acute care unit at a local hospital is assigned to Ms. Filmore, who just had a total knee replacement. For the past three sessions, Ms. Filmore has consistently asked the therapist numerous questions, demanded to change the goals and course of therapy, and asked the therapist to cite the evidence base behind his approach. In addition to difficulties with trust, what enduring client characteristic is likely being exhibited?

A) A reluctance to communicate
B) Difficulty asserting needs
C) High need for control
D) Difficulty with human diversity