Identify the statement that would be appropriate for a legal proceeding and would be included in the patient's file.
A) The patient had a traumatic amputation and was given a new prosthesis.
B) The patient came to therapy today with his dog.
C) The patient fell out of bed today and cut his head.
D) The patient's AROM was WNL following the last treatment session.

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The statement related to a return to normal function is the most appropriate statement you would find in a legal proceeding. The statements regarding an amputation and new prosthesis, the patient coming to therapy with his dog, and the patient falling out of bed would not be appropriate for a treatment file. The statement regarding an injury should be filed in the risk management office, not the patient's file.

Identify the Statement That Would Be Appropriate for a Legal