The physical therapist was unable to ambulate the patient because the patient was extremely drowsy.The physical therapist would document the patient's condition as:
A)lethargic.
B)idiopathic.
C)hemiparesis.
D)neurasthesia.
E)belligerent.

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Lethargic means feeling drowsy and sluggish, which accurately describes the patient's condition. Idiopathic refers to a disease or condition with an unknown cause, not applicable in this case. Hemiparesis refers to weakness on one side of the body, which does not apply here. Neurasthesia is not a recognized medical term. Belligerent means hostile and aggressive, which does not describe the patient's condition.

The Physical Therapist Was Unable to Ambulate the Patient Because