NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
Kyle Rice
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Right Congestive Heart Failure
12 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2024 at 2:00 am.
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Henry presents with right-sided congestive heart failure and reports slight limitations in physical activity. The patient is comfortable at rest; however, ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea. Based on this description, which of the following activities is the patient MOST likely able to do without exacerbating their symptoms?

A) Climbing two flights of stairs without stopping
B) Walking 3mph on a treadmill
C) Laying flat in Trendelenburg position
D) Running a short distance

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