On Presentation to the Clinic Today, Which of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

On presentation to the clinic today, which of the following patients is the most appropriate choice for heat modalities?

• A) A 13-year-old female with muscular neck pain from a motor vehicle accident last week
• B) A 64-year-old male with referred back pain related to prostate cancer
• C) A 78-year-old female with arthritic hand pain who applied a heat liniment just prior to today's visit
• D) A 19-year-old male who is developing a hematoma following a thigh contusion sustained in basketball practice today

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Definitions:

Conscientious

Referring to a trait of being thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.

Critical Thinking

involves the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Defensible

Defensible refers to something that can be supported or maintained with evidence, making it justifiable in the face of scrutiny or challenge.

Scientific Reasoning

Refers to the methodological approach of using empirical data, observations, and experiments to form hypotheses and conclusions.