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The Patient with a Sprained Ankle Is Complaining of Pain

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The patient with a sprained ankle is complaining of pain in the injured area.Which term will the nurse use when documenting this patient's pain?


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Puberty

The period of life when a person's sexual and physical characteristics mature due to hormonal changes, marking the capability of reproduction.

Early Adulthood

A developmental phase typically ranging from the late teens through the twenties, characterized by exploration, establishing independence, and building foundations in career and relationships.

Synaptic Pruning

The natural and necessary process of shedding excess neurons and synapses during brain development to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with each other, using chemical or electrical signals.

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