A nurse on a postsurgical unit is assessing a client followi…

A nurse on a postsurgical unit is assessing a client following the client’s appendectomy (appendix removal). The nurse is asking if the patient has ever experienced any shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. What step of the Health History would this assessment be categorized as?

The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints…

The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints of pain. However, the patient requires increased verbal and tactile cues due to apraxia and presents with increased spasticity and difficulty initiating trunk movement. During therapeutic activities in hooklying position, what technique should be utilized first to address the spasticity before working on trunk rotation?Following spasticity reduction, what technique should the therapist use to improve movement initiation, increase coordination, and promote independent trunk rotation?