A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department (ED) with a Possible

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to the emergency department (ED) with a possible right AC joint separation.Right clavicle and AC joint examinations are ordered.The clavicle is taken first, and a small linear fracture of the midshaft of the clavicle is discovered.What should the technologist do in this situation?

• A)Perform the weight-bearing phase as ordered.
• B)Reduce the amount of weight that would normally be given to the patient and perform the weight-bearing study.
• C)Consult with the ED physician before continuing with the AC joint study.
• D)Slowly give the patient more weight to hold until he begins to complain and then complete the AC joint study.

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