A physical therapist assistant is instructed to begin treating a distance runner who has been referred to physical therapy for ankle pain. Prior to beginning treatment the patient’s blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg and the resting heart rate is 48 bpm. Which is the BEST conclusion based on the information?
A. The patient is poorly dehydrated, provide water prior to treatment
B. The patient is hypotensive; monitor vitals throughout treatment
C. The patient is aerobically fit; exercise as pain tolerates
D. The patient’s endurance training has resulted in a lower heart rate, the patient will tolerate exercise.
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A patient who is recovering form surgery is receiving postural drainage as part fo the physical therapy plan of care. When should the physical therapist assistant discuss decreasing the frequency of sessions per day with the physical therapist?
A. If consistency of the sputum changes
B. If the patient becomes febrile
C. When the amount of productive secretions decreases
D. When the patient experiences decreased post operative pain