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The Physical Therapist During an Evaluation Learns That His Patient

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The physical therapist during an evaluation learns that his patient has recently worn a Holter monitor to investigate a report of shortness of breath during activity.Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the physical therapist to take next?


A) Continue with the evaluation and proceed with an exercise stress test to determine if shortness of breath occurs.
B) Hold any activity component of the evaluation and contact the physician and request a copy of the Holter monitoring report.
C) Stop the evaluation and refer the patient back to the physician for clearance to participate in physical therapy.
D) Call the physician to request a copy of the Holter monitoring report and continue treating the patient until the report is received stating otherwise.

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