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A patient using a walker demonstrates forward trunk flexion and difficulty lifting the device. What is the BEST initial modification?

For a patient learning to ascend stairs with crutches after a lower extremity injury, the correct instruction is:

When a patient expresses anxiety about their ability to perform a new mobility skill, the PTA should:

When a patient exhibits signs of psychological distress during a therapy session, the PTA should:

In assessing a patient’s ability to perform ADLs post-stroke, the PTA should focus on:

When documenting a patient’s progress in rehabilitation, the PTA should include:

The correct technique for a PTA assisting with passive range of motion exercises for a stiff shoulder includes:

When adjusting crutches for a patient, the elbow flexion angle should be at:

When introducing a new intervention to a patient, the PTA should:

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action when a patient demonstrates a sudden change in mental status during a therapy session?