CPM therapy is contraindicated in patients with
A. crush or burn injuries.
B. fever or untreated infection.
C. surgical release of contractures.
D. prolonged joint immobilization.
Answer: B
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a. child awareness. b. good manners. c. anticipatory guidance. d. strict discipline.
Which factor ensures that the smallest anterior-posterior diameter of the fetal head enters the pelvis?
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In assessing a 3-year-old child, which variation would be considered abnormal?
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