The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle.Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray.The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent on the examination and Diane's description of her injury.Which of the following clues in Diane's examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs?

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Any of the above findings indicate the need for obtaining radiographs. Inability to bear weight, marked swelling and discoloration, and crepitation with palpation or movement are all signs of potential fractures or other significant injuries that would require further investigation.

The Clinician Is Caring for Diane, a 22-Year-Old Woman Who