According to the patient management model described in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, each of the following is a component of the examination performed by the physical therapist except:
A)Selecting and performing appropriate tests and measures.
B)Taking a patient's history either verbally or from the medical record.
C)Interpreting information derived from specific measurement tools to form a diagnosis and prognosis.
D)Performing a systems review.

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Interpreting information derived from specific measurement tools to form a diagnosis and prognosis is actually a component of the evaluation process in the patient management model, not the examination phase. The examination phase includes taking the patient's history, performing a systems review, and selecting and performing appropriate tests and measures.

According to the Patient Management Model Described in the Guide