A patient who had sustained a tendon injury reported that he…

A patient who had sustained a tendon injury reported that he/she has pain that interferes with activity that disappears between therapy sessions. Upon examination, there is also a definite local tenderness of the tendon. These symptoms indicate which grade of tendon injury?   a. Grade 1 c. Grade 3 b. Grade 2 d. Grade 4

A 77-year-old woman is confused and combative. Her daughter…

A 77-year-old woman is confused and combative. Her daughter states that she has been gradually “acting strange” since waking up this morning. The patient has a history of alcoholism, and reportedly fell two weeks ago. Given your knowledge of the changes associated with aging, you should maintain a high index of suspicion for: