The nurse is assessing the movement of a client's elbow and notes crackling sounds and a grating sensation with palpation. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document these findings?

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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.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Movement of a Client's Elbow