A client tells the nurse that they are experiencing discomfort above their elbow. Which medical terminology should the nurse use to describe the location of discomfort?
A. Proximal to the elbow.
B. Inferior to the elbow.
C. Anterior to the elbow.
D. Distal to the elbow.
Answer: A
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