A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)is Providing Intervention for a Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

A physical therapist assistant (PTA) is providing intervention for a client in the intensive care unit of a hospital.The patient has recently undergone surgical excision of a brain neoplasm.The PTA notes an ICP of 20 mm Hg.What should the PTA do upon learning this information?

• A) increase level of intervention
• B) decrease level of intervention
• C) continue at the same level of intervention
• D) contact the nurse or physician

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