A COTA is working with a client, who has mild hemiparesis, to improve function in the upper extremity. During a session, the COTA places several items on a shelf positioned just above shoulder height and asks the client to reach for the items and place them in a basket located on the client’s affected side. The client performs the activity 3 times then says, “This task is useless. I don’t want to do it anymore.” What action should the COTA take FIRST in this situation?
[Verified Answer]: A COTA is working with a client, who has…
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