An individual who recently experienced a myocardial infarcti…

An individual who recently experienced a myocardial infarction has been evaluated by the OT and is currently receiving occupational therapy intervention. A primary concern of the cardiac team is to prevent “overexertion” in therapy. What is the BEST way to address this concern?

Autonomic Dysreflexia is considered an abnormal response to…

Autonomic Dysreflexia is considered an abnormal response to a noxious stimulus that results in an extreme rise in blood pressure, pounding headache, and profuse sweating that is deemed a medical emergency. What is the appropriate immediate action that must be taken to address this condition?

You are working with a patient in the hospital who has COPD….

You are working with a patient in the hospital who has COPD. You notice that he is demonstrating SOB upon arriving to his room, therefore, you take his vital signs. His oxygen saturation reads 88% and his respiration rate is 22 breaths per min. Which of the following is a normal respiration rate and oxygen saturation?