A patient has developed congestive heart failure after a myocardial infarction. What pulmonary signs and symptoms may be present?
A. Inspiratory wheezing and shortness of breath
B. Crackles and cough
C. Cough productive of thick yellow secretions
D. Crackles and barrel chest
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A women who is 12 weeks pregnant asks a physical therapist assistant if it is safe to continue with her aerobic exercise. Currently she jogs 3 miles three times a week and has done so for the past 10 years and wants to continue throughout her pregnancy. After discussion with the therapist, what is the BEST reply to this client?
A. Jogging is safe as long as the target heart rate does not exceed 140 beats per minute
B. Jogging is safe at mild to moderate intensities whereas vigorous exercise is contraindicated
C. Continue jogging only until the fifth month of pregancy
D. Swimming is preferred over walking or jogging for all phases of pregnancy