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    Ati nurs 113 med surg sensory neuro proctored exam

    The industrial nurse examines an employee who complains of right elbow pain with movement. He points with one finger to the exact location of the pain and mentions that he won a racquetball tournament yesterday. The nurse suspects the employee is suffering from which problem?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Subluxation involves partial dislocation, usually with more diffuse pain and joint instability. B. Dislocation typically causes severe pain, deformity, and limited movement, often after trauma. C. Bursitis causes localized pain, often pinpointed to the bursa area, and is common after repetitive motion or sports activities like racquetball. D. Rotator cuff tear causes shoulder pain and weakness, not typically localized elbow pain.

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