In proper documentation, it is important for the PTA to demonstrate that skilled intervention is necessary and that the activity cannot be performed by anyone other than a professional.Identify the statement that fits this parameter.
A) The patient performed an (I) transfer from BS to w/c with SBA x2 with appropriate vc regarding proper body mechanics.
B) The patient reported that he was able to get out of bed today without any help.
C) The patient needs to return to the physician for another update and script for continued services.
D) The patient performed quad sets 10x, 3 sets today compared to 10x,1 set last session.

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For the statement to be included in the objective section, it must include information about activity that can be performed with a therapist guiding the patient. The only activity that could not be performed by the patient or someone else is in the statement that gives specific parameters related to the activity. The other examples would not be objective statements.

In Proper Documentation, It Is Important for the PTA to Demonstrate