A hyperactive client is experiencing flight of ideas. The most therapeutic activity for him would be:

The correct answer is D. Playing basketball in the gym. (A) This activity requires motor skills and therefore would be difficult for a hyperactive client. (B) This activity would take too long, and the client would have difficulty concentrating owing to a limited attention span. (C) This client would not be able to concentrate…

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Options

ADoing crafts in occupational therapy
BWorking a 1000-piece puzzle
CPlaying bridge with three other clients
DPlaying basketball in the gym

How the community answered

(38 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
13% (5)
D
79% (30)

Explanation

(A) This activity requires motor skills and therefore would be difficult for a hyperactive client. (B) This activity would take too long, and the client would have difficulty concentrating owing to a limited attention span. (C) This client would not be able to concentrate enough to play card games. He would respond to all the stimuli in the area, become distracted, and leave the table. (D) This activity would allow the client to channel his energy in a positive way.

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