You are assigned to collect neck and trunk muscle strength d…

You are assigned to collect neck and trunk muscle strength data for a patient receiving physical therapy following a back injury. While interviewing your patient prior to testing, he reports he has been having trouble controlling his BP since Thanksgiving. You measure it at 170/100 mm Hg. He also complains of a persistent headache, not relieved by ibuprofen or acetaminophen. The most appropriate action is to:

Mr. T is an orthopedic hospital patient who underwent (L) kn…

Mr. T is an orthopedic hospital patient who underwent (L) knee surgery. You have been following the POC for strengthening and ROM for several sessions and today he is scheduled for a re-assessment of his LE ROM and MMT values to determine progress towards set goals. Upon inspection of his (L)LE you note that his calf is red, swollen, and tender to the touch. The most appropriate action is to: