PT Question of the Week - Exercise Level

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You are working on an encouraging unit and reviewing a patient's medical chart before initiating an exercise program. The patient's cell counts are as follows: hematocrit at 25 percent, white blood cells at 2500 cells/mcL, platelet at 18,500 cells/mcL, and hemoglobin levels at 8 gm/dL based on the patient’s cell counts, which of the following would be the most of accurate statement regarding the patient’s permitted exercise level?

1. No exercise is permitted

2. Light exercise is permitted

3. Active exercise is permitted

4. Resistive exercise is permitted

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