Sinusitis is considered chronic when there are episodes of prolonged inflammation with repeated or inadequately treated acute infection lasting greater than:
a. 4 weeks. c. 12 weeks.
b. 8 weeks. d. 16 weeks.
C
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A client with a recently fractured left femur has been reluctant to comply with his physical therapy for fear of the pain associated with movement. A goal for this client is to attend therapy treatments 3 times each day
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