Shelia Johnson has recently started working at an outpatient…

Shelia Johnson has recently started working at an outpatient clinic as a PTA.  The PT has delegated the exercise and modality components of the plan of care (POC) to Shelia for a 59-year-old Chinese gentleman, who has resided in the US for the past 20 years.  Which of the following is Shelia most likely to do when establishing rapport with this patient?

An elderly Chinese patient was referred to outpatient physic…

An elderly Chinese patient was referred to outpatient physical therapy for modalities and therapeutic exercise which was delegated to the PTA. The patient attends therapy with his wife and 2 grandsons. He has been attending therapy for over a week with little if any progress. The PTA has repeatedly questioned the patient as to his understanding of his home program which has been acknowledged with a “Yes”, and a nod. Following a discussion with the PT, the PTA will most likely do which of the following?