The nurse notes crackling sounds and a grating sensation with palpation of an older patient's elbow. How will this finding be documented?
a. Torticollis
b. Crepitation
c. Subluxation
d. Epicondylitis
ANS: B
Crackling sounds and a grating sensation that accompany movement are described as crepitus or crepitation. Torticollis is a twisting of the neck to one side, subluxation is a partial dislocation of the joint, and epicondylitis is an inflammation of the elbow that causes a dull ache that increases with movement.
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