A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with right low…
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with right low back pain and right hip pain. The patient is a 60 y/o female patient with a long history of rheumatoid arthritis and a recent diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Her resting vital signs are: 126/80 blood pressure, 80 bpm pulse, 101 degree temperature, 96% SpO2. She demonstrates moderate restrictions in lumbar and hip range of motion. Which of the following is the BEST example of clinical reasoning for the physical therapist?