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CharlieWard

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When a patient is guarding his abdomen, you will notice that he:
 
  A) sits up with his knees drawn up to his chest.
  B) crosses his feet at his ankles and covers his stomach with his hands.
  C) bends his head and upper chest toward his feet.
  D) tightens his abdominal muscles when you palpate the abdomen.

Question 2

Your patient presents with an angulated and swollen right forearm after falling off a skateboard. You feel crepitus upon palpation. This patient has likely experienced a:
 
  A) sprain. B) strain. C) dislocation. D) fracture.



raili21

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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