When a physical therapist determines the impact of a condition on function at the level of the system and the patient subsequently classifying the patient within a specific practice pattern or cluster of the dysfunctions identified,this is BEST described by which of the following elements of patient management?

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Diagnosis is determining the impact of a condition on the functional level of the system and the level of the individual.The diagnosis classifies a patient within a specific practice pattern and indicates the primary dysfunctions to guide the therapist toward interventions.

When a Physical Therapist Determines the Impact of a Condition