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Title: The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane ...
Post by: KarineShine on Jan 18, 2018
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray.
 
  The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not always necessary for an injured ankle, and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent on the exam and Diane's description of her injury. Which of the following clues in Diane's exam or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs?
 
  a. If she was not able to bear weight immediately after the injury
  b. If the ankle developed marked swelling and discoloration after the injury
  c. If crepitation occurs with palpation or movement of the ankle
  d. All of the above


Title: The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane ...
Post by: oliviamadisonn on Jan 18, 2018
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