Patient was trying to save money and intentionally took her blood pressure medication, a beta adrenergic blocking agent only every other day; subsequent encounter. ________

A therapist meets a new client who appears very unhappy. Which of the following clinical observations does NOT document the client's state appropriately, considering a massage therapist's scope of practice?

a. Appears distressed and unhappy b. Client is really depressed c. Sighs when describing family circumstances d. Flat affect and very little eye contact

A new OEC Technician asks you why the elderly are at higher risk for developing pneumonia than younger individuals. You inform him that the elderly are more susceptible to respiratory infections because of:

a. impaired swallowing of saliva. b. decreased alveolar gas exchange. c. a reduced cough reflex. d. hardening of the major arteries.