The Patient Reports Difficulty Ascending Stairs Independently

question 10

Multiple Choice

The patient reports difficulty ascending stairs independently.What is an objective measure to evaluate "difficulty"?

• A)Observe the patient performing the task.
• B)Ask the patient to describe how much difficulty.
• C)Have the patient rate the difficulty on a scale.
• D)Take heart rate measures while performing the task.

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Definitions:

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that is responsible for most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that conducts food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.

Ileum

The third and final section of the small intestine, where further digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, leading to the large intestine.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.