An OTA has a new client in the ICU on her caseload. After reviewing the client's chart, what should the OTA do next?

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The OTA should check with the nurse on the client's status before initiating any intervention to ensure that the client is stable and safe to work with. This is an essential step in the initial evaluation phase of working with a client in the ICU. Once the OTA has confirmed the client's status, they can introduce themselves and explain OT services as appropriate. In some cases, additional information from physical therapy practitioners may be useful, but this should not be the initial step. Sensory stimulation may also be appropriate for the client, but again, this should not be the OTA's first action without confirming the client's status with the nurse.

An OTA Has a New Client in the ICU on Her