A Client Is Currently Being Seen for Back Pain Caused

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client is currently being seen for back pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis. This condition is due to which of the following issues with the vertebrae?

• A) Displacement of the vertebrae
• B) Inflammation between the vertebrae
• C) Infection of the bone
• D) Heterotopic ossification

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Definitions:

Risk For Injury

The potential vulnerability of an individual to accidental injuries based on specific health or environmental conditions.

External Fixation

A surgical treatment method where rods are screwed into bone and exit the body to be attached to an external frame to stabilize broken bones.

Skin Impairment

Damage or disorder affecting the integrity, function, or appearance of skin.

Cast

A protective shell, typically made from plaster or fiberglass, that immobilizes a broken bone to ensure proper healing.