An OTA is working with a client who has experienced a severe burn. The client has difficulty raising her arms past 90 degrees of flexion or abduction due to significant scarring. What should the OTA consider when looking at the space demands of the client's home?

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The client's limited ability to raise her arms past 90 degrees of flexion or abduction would make it difficult to access higher cabinets for dishes and food. It is important to ensure that the client is able to independently access the items she needs in the kitchen to promote independence in daily life activities. The other options may also be important to consider, but the limited range of motion in the client's arms makes accessing kitchen cabinets a higher priority.

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