A patient with a diagnosis of a trans-tibial amputation has…
A patient with a diagnosis of a trans-tibial amputation has been receiving physical therapy for six months and is now able to ambulate with a prosthesis and straight cane. Today is the patient’s last visit, and the PTA is reviewing final instructions. Which one of the following instructions is the MOST appropriate for this patient in regard to wearing the stump shrinker?
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A PTA working in outpatient orthopedics is treating a patient with an eating disorder who appears severely underweight and fatigued. The patient refuses to rest or eat before sessions. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?
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A PTA completes a work site analysis for a patient with a T10 paraplegia. The patient is employed in the IT department of an insurance company and relies on a wheelchair for daily locomotion. Which one of the following is likely to be the MOST significant architectural barrier for this patient?
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