A physical therapist finds a yellow flag symptom during the screening process of a new patient. What is the appropriate action by the physical therapist?
A) Make an appropriate referral.
B) Send the patient to the emergency department immediately.
C) Slow down and think about the need for further screening.
D) Aggressive further screening is required.

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A yellow flag is a cautionary or warning symptom that signals "slow down" and think about the need for screening. Red flags are features of an individual's medical history and clinical examination thought to be associated with a high risk for serious disorders. A red flag symptom requires immediate attention, either to pursue further screening questions and/or tests or to make an appropriate referral.

A Physical Therapist Finds a Yellow Flag Symptom During the Screening