When performing a therapist-driven protocol (TDP), the severity assessment determines:
a. the frequency of performing a treatment modality.
b. the baseline dyspnea index.
c. the number of hospital days covered by the insurance carrier.
d. how urgently the physician wants the patient treated.
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Under a protocol, the severity assessment refers to the frequency of treatment. If the patient worsens, therapy must be up-regulated; if the patient improves, therapy must be down-regulated.
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