Key Considerations in Initial and Ongoing Patient Assessment for Chest

question 3

Multiple Choice

Key considerations in initial and ongoing patient assessment for chest physical therapy include which of the following?
1) Posture and muscle tone
2) Breathing pattern and ability to cough
3) Sputum production
4) Cardiovascular stability

• A)1, 2, and 3 only
• B)2 and 4 only
• C)1, 2, 3, and 4
• D)3 and 4 only

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