Which of the following would most likely be included in your therapy plan of care for a patient with Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?
When a nurse notices that a client has type O blood, the nur…
When a nurse notices that a client has type O blood, the nurse realizes that anti-_________ antibodies are present in the client’s body.
What is the cause of pneumonia?
What is the cause of pneumonia?
A 44-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid…
A 44-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Physical examination revealed that inflammation is noted in various:
Which statement describes an individual who is sensitized an…
Which statement describes an individual who is sensitized and is predisposed to a type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Which of the following neurological conditions indicates tha…
Which of the following neurological conditions indicates that a patient should not be referred for PT in the ICU setting?
For individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and gait deficits,…
For individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and gait deficits, what type of learning strategy is most beneficial?
How is fluid accumulation identified in right-sided heart fa…
How is fluid accumulation identified in right-sided heart failure?
The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitt…
The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face. Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable. She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia. Which treatment intervention would be contraindicated for this patient?
Ms. Lee is a 82 y.o. female with Stage 4 end stage renal dis…
Ms. Lee is a 82 y.o. female with Stage 4 end stage renal disease (ESRD). She has been receiving hemodialysis for the last 12 months 3x per week. Pt was recently admitted to the hospital secondary to anemia and dehydration. Ms. Lee is now at your facility for skilled rehab. Her PMH includes: DM, HTN, CAD, and osteoporosis. She currently as an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in her L arm. Which is the most appropriate exercise prescription given Ms. Lee’s condition?