You Are About to Select a Piece of Equipment to Use

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are about to select a piece of equipment to use for a therapeutic intervention with a patient. Which of the following questions must be considered, and why?

• A)What are the primary and secondary benefits of selecting this physical agent? It may be contraindicated for this patient.
• B)Is it indicated for this patient? If not, why would you select it?
• C)Is it safe? When was the last time it was inspected?
• D)All of the above, to ensure optimal patient safety and effective treatment outcome

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