An Occupational Therapy (OT)practitioner Is Working with a 15-Year-Old Client

Multiple Choice

An occupational therapy (OT) practitioner is working with a 15-year-old client with a spinal cord injury.After discussing a list of activities of daily living,the client indicated a goal of keeping her thick,curly hair looking attractive.What should the occupational therapist do first?

A) Identify a caregiver who will brush and style the client's hair every day.
B) Observe whether the client has difficulties manipulating the comb in her hand and through her hair.
C) Locate hair-care products that will make thick and curly hair more manageable.
D) Teach the client how to use the various assistive devices she will need to brush her hair.