Question # 12

A patient in outpatient therapy develops sudden chest pain and shortness of breath during gait training. What is the therapist’s immediate action?

Options:

A.

Instruct the patient to continue walking slowly

B.

Call for emergency medical services immediately

C.

Apply moist heat to the chest

D.

Perform percussion on the chest wall

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