What Is the Relationship Between a Presenting Problem and a Clinical

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between a presenting problem and a clinical description?

• A)Obtaining the patient's clinical description is the first step in determining what the patient's presenting problem is.
• B)Describing the patient's presenting problem is the first step in determining the patient's clinical description.
• C)The presenting problem refers to the current status of a distressed individual; the clinical description refers to the treatment plan.
• D)The presenting problem refers to symptoms that last only a short time, whereas the clinical description refers to symptoms that are chronic.

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Definitions:

Correct Posture

The alignment of the body in a manner that properly supports the body's structures, reducing stress and strain.

Maximal Muscle Strength

The greatest force that a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort.

Restricted Mobility

A limitation on a person's ability to move freely, which can be due to physical, neurological, or environmental factors.

Body Balance

Refers to the ability of the body to maintain its center of gravity within its base of support, essential for movement and preventing falls.