A Therapist's Role in Diagnosing Arthritic Conditions Is To

question 12

Multiple Choice

A therapist's role in diagnosing arthritic conditions is to:

• A)Identify the underlying pathological process and inform the physician.
• B)Order laboratory tests or radiological imaging that may confirm or rule out the diagnosis.
• C)Determine the type of arthritis that is causing the patient's symptoms.
• D)Identify impairments, such as the pattern and extent of range of motion (ROM) and joint mobility limitations, contributing to a patient's activity limitations and participation restrictions.

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An evaluation or assessment that does not provide all individuals an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, often due to bias or flawed design.

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