You begin working with a post-op TKA patient who lacks full…
You begin working with a post-op TKA patient who lacks full extension. Gradually over a few treatments the patient begins to approach 0° of extension as the muscles gain a new (and greater) normal resting length. This functional characteristic of a muscle is referred to as…
Read DetailsWhen two PTAs assist a patient from a sitting to standing po…
When two PTAs assist a patient from a sitting to standing position by one standing in front, aiding under the arms and one standing behind assisting with trunk in the same direction, what type of forces are acting on the patient?
Read DetailsA nurse performs an admission assessment on a 75-year-old cl…
A nurse performs an admission assessment on a 75-year-old client with multiple chronic diseases. The client’s blood pressure is 135/75 mm Hg and oxygen saturation is 94% on 2 L per nasal cannula. The nurse assesses the client’s rhythm on the cardiac monitor and observes the reading shown below:What action would the nurse take first?
Read DetailsA 24 year old presents to the office with a painful lump on…
A 24 year old presents to the office with a painful lump on her right vulva. She can barely walk because of the pain. She is currently sexually active and has had a total of 6 partners in life. She is otherwise healthy. What do you expect to see on exam?
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