A Therapist's Role in Diagnosing Arthritic Conditions Is To

question 15

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 ROM and joint mobility limitations,contributing to a patient's activity limitations and participation restrictions.

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