When Evaluating a Patient in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting with Segment

question 9

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a patient in an inpatient rehabilitation setting with segment instability at the knee,which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action in the evaluation?

• A)Complete a manual muscle test for strength in all major muscle groups
• B)Conduct a formal comprehensive range of motion (ROM) examination
• C)Administer a functional outcome measure to determine the effect of instability on function
• D)Fit the patient with a knee ankle orthotic in order to proceed with the evaluation

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