If a Patient Prescribed a Beta-Blocker Presents with a New

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a patient prescribed a beta-blocker presents with a new onset of dyspnea,ankle edema,and orthopnea,which of the following actions would be the BEST next step for the physical therapist?

• A)Monitor vital signs more closely and proceed with low-intensity exercise.
• B)Defer treatment and discuss findings with the physician before resuming.
• C)Monitor vital signs and incorporate interval training with frequent rest periods.
• D)Discharge the patient from physical therapy and encourage the patient to visit a physician.

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