To Assist the Selection and Application of Examination and Treatment

question 4

Multiple Choice

To assist the selection and application of examination and treatment procedures in the physical examination,what information is critical to gather FIRST during the patient interview?

• A)Impairments that are limiting the patient
• B)Gender of the patient
• C)Medical history of the patient
• D)Functional limitations of the patient

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