Occupational therapists focus on all of the following areas of patient care EXCEPT
a. job retraining skills
b. recommendation of adaptive equipment
c. fine motor movement
d. management of activities of daily living
A
Occupational therapy services concentrate on the fine motor movements and assist with managing activities of daily living. Some occupational therapists are able to assist with swallowing difficulties. Adaptive equipment may be recommended by the occupational therapist.
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