All of the following must be considered when establishing a reference interval for a group of individuals except:

A female patient suffered a straddle injury (genitalia trauma) while trying to balance on top of a chain-link fence, after she fell with a leg on each side of the fence. At this time, you would:

A) Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel to the genital area B) Gently put sterile gauze dressings into the opening of the vaginal canal to stop the bleeding C) Place a moist compress, such as a moist sanitary pad, over the injury to control the bleeding D) Clean the area with sterile saline and apply direct pressure with a gloved hand while monitoring for ongoing bleeding

Muscle ________ is a condition in which a muscle has lost its ability to contract. This condition usually develops because of an accumulation of lactic acid.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).