A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient tha…

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient that has uncontrolled hypertension on bed mobility and the proper way to transfer supine to sitting. Which of the following approaches would be of greatest benefit to this patient in avoiding dramatic increases in BP and stress on their heart?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is educating a patient in the…

A Physical Therapist Assistant is educating a patient in the intensive care unit one-day status-post myocardial infarction on the importance of basic mobility training instead of bed-rest during recovery. Which of the following explanations is MOST appropriate for this patient?