Documentation reflects that, through the physical examination, the physician has identified significant pain in the patient's left ankle. Collection of history reveals that the patient twisted his ankle when he tripped on a curb eighteen hours earlier and both the pain and swelling have only increased. Diagnostic radiology is ordered to help diagnose the patient's condition as the ankle pain
could be a minor sprain, major sprain, a tendon tear, or a fracture. Which of the following options best reflects this scenario?
A. Possible diagnosis
B. Probable diagnosis
C. Rule out diagnosis
D. Differential diagnosis
A
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