The NPTE Podcast

A 58-year-old woman reports a sudden, intense need to urinate that she finds difficult to suppress. She also reports waking twice per night to void and leaking urine before she can reach the bathroom. Urinalysis is negative for infection. Which of the following best describes the underlying mechanism MOST likely responsible for her symptoms?

 

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A 52-year-old male with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted to the ICU with acute pancreatitis. On day 3, the physical therapist is asked to perform a bedside evaluation. Which of the following findings would be the most appropriate indication to defer physical therapy intervention at this time?

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A 63‑year‑old patient reports progressive fatigue, muscle weakness, and darkened skin creases. Vital signs show low blood pressure, and labs reveal hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and low cortisol levels. Which of the following diagnoses is MOST likely present?

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During the integumentary assessment, the therapist notes that the skin is cool to the touch, shiny, and hairless with diminished dorsalis pedis pulse. The therapist also observes a small ulcer on the distal lateral ankle.  Which additional finding would MOST likely be present?

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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease demonstrates pursed-lip breathing during exercise. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this breathing technique?

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