The nurse is examining a patient who is admitted to the emergency department with severe elbow pain.Of the following situations,which would cause the nurse to suspect a ligament tear or joint fracture?
A) Range of motion of the elbow is limited.
B) Joint motion is greater than normal.
C) The patient has arthritis.
D) The elbow cannot be moved (frozen).

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Increased mobility (beyond normal)of a joint may indicate connective tissue disorders,ligament tears,or possible joint fractures.Limited range of motion often indicates inflammation such as arthritis,fluid in the joint,altered nerve supply,or contractures (frozen joints).

The Nurse Is Examining a Patient Who Is Admitted to the Emergency