Jose is a 55 year old man who tore all of the ligaments in h…
Jose is a 55 year old man who tore all of the ligaments in his right ankle playing basketball four weeks ago. He has edema in the right foot and ankle to just proximal to the malleoli. He is now weight bearing as tolerated. He is currently walking with one single-point cane and a modified four point gait pattern. He is learning how to go up and down the stairs one step at a time. You taught Jose to walk with a cane and how to negotiate stairs. Which of the following best describes how you bill these two interventions?
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Jim was on your schedule for the first time today. He is coming to therapy because he had a total knee replacement 3 weeks ago. Jim’s chart indicates that he has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Diabetes. When he entered the clinic, he looked a little pale to you and appeared short of breath. He reported feeling fatigued. Which of the following vital signs would you prioritize and take first?
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