An OTA is working with an individual who is experiencing fatigue as a side effect of antiretroviral therapy. What can the OTA do to best assist this client in the task of performing laundry?

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Placing a table by the washer will reduce the need for bending or reaching, making it easier for the client to measure detergent and sort clothes. This accommodation can help to conserve energy and reduce fatigue. Washing all laundry in one large load or putting all of the laundry for the week into a large bag may also be helpful, but these options are not specific to the task of measuring and sorting laundry. Practicing going to the laundromat may not be necessary or feasible for the client.

An OTA Is Working with an Individual Who Is Experiencing