It Is Important to Identify a Lack of Progress in the Treatment

question 15

Multiple Choice

It is important to identify a lack of progress in the treatment plan and for the PTA to make suggestions for changes.Identify the correct example of such a note.

• A)There has been no change in sitting posture since the initial evaluation.PTA will speak with PT regarding change in plan of care.
• B)Patient completed AROM in hip flex.to 90º as compared with initial evaluation of 120º.
• C)Patient reported that his pain level has increased from the last session from 7/10 to 9/10.
• D)Patient will be able to use quad cane to walk from house to mailbox by next session.

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Definitions:

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