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A patient is referred to physical therapy 2 days after exploratory laparotomy. The patient was received in semi Fowler’s position receiving supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula at 3 L/min with SpO₂ at 94%.  The patient was able to speak 3 words per breath.  When treating this patient the physical therapist should:

Which common clinical manifestations will be observed upon assessment of an individual with COPD? Select all that apply.

Which condition increases the risk of developing non-hodgkin lymphoma?

What is the condition in which there are too many red blood cells accompanied by an increase in white blood cells, platelets, and an increased blood viscosity called? 

Which pathophysiologic mechanism would occur in rhabdomyolysis?

Which risk factors are associated with a hemorrhagic stroke?

What lab value would the nurse monitor to determine the kidney function of a client in acute renal failure? 

Which finding is associated with coarctation of the aorta?

When taking a client’s health history, which finding does the nurse recognize will place the individual at greatest risk for lung cancer?

Which of the following clinical features of ALS predicts a better prognosis?