Which of the following activities would be most appropriate during occupational therapy for a client with bipolar disorder?

Which of the following activities would be most appropriate during occupational therapy for a client with bipolar disorder?
A . Playing cards with other clients
B . Working crossword puzzles
C . Playing tennis with a staff member
D . Sewing beads on a leather belt

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Answer: C

Explanation:

(A) This activity is too competitive, and the manic client might become abusive toward the other clients.

(B) During mania, the client’s attention span is too short to accomplish this task.

(C) This activity uses gross motor skills, eases tension, and expands excess energy. A staff member is better equipped to interact therapeutically with clients.

(D) This activity requires the use of fine motor skills and is very tedious.