The Physical Therapist Is Scheduled to See a Patient Mid-Afternoon

question 11

Multiple Choice

The physical therapist is scheduled to see a patient mid-afternoon who completed hemodialysis that morning.Which of the following monitoring and intervention pairings would be MOST appropriate?

• A)Monitor patient fatigue,complete bedside active range of motion exercise with patient in supine position.
• B)Monitor patient symptoms,perform one set of active range of motion extremity exercises in bed and then progress patient to sitting on the edge of the bed.
• C)Monitor vital signs and patient symptoms before,during,and after mobility to edge of bed,active exercise in sitting,and low-intensity ambulation.
• D)Monitor vital signs and patient symptoms at rest.If stable,assist the patient with mobility out of bed and hall ambulation as tolerated.

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition of disease, often noticed by the patient.

Anxiety

The state of feeling excessive and persistent worry and fear over everyday situations, often leading to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with physical excitation or emotional responses.

Extrinsic Locus

The belief that control over one's life events and outcomes resides primarily in external factors or forces beyond one's personal control.