#1 A 69-year-old male patient with a history of cardiac problems…
Question Answered step-by-step #1 A 69-year-old male patient with a history of cardiac problems… #1 A 69-year-old male patient with a history of cardiac problems and mitral valve replacement 4 weeks earlier is coming to the rehabilitation unit for intervention. The PT has evaluated the patient, and the plan of care is for progressive ambulation and stair climbing; progressive exercises for strengthening of lower extremities, which are 3 out of 5 (3/5) on a scale of 1 to 5 strength overall; progressive exercises to increase exercise tolerance; and a home exercise and advice program. The patient is currently ambulating with a rolling walker and not doing stairs. 1. What kinds of monitoring would the PTA perform with this patient? 2. What symptoms would cause the PTA to alert the PT immediately? 3. Develop an exercise program to strengthen the lower extremities from a 3/5 to a 4/5 over the next 4 weeks. 4. Develop a home exercise program to include strengthening and increased exercise tolerance. 5. Give advice to the patient and family members on activities of daily living (ADLs), precautions to be aware of, and reasons to call the physician or PT Health Science Science Nursing BIOL 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
