Which of the following descriptions would best fit a "shotgun" approach?
A)The use of all physical agents available that could possibly be used to treat a patient's reported symptom
B)The use of at least two manual techniques and one physical agent to treat a patient's reported symptom
C)The use of one manual technique and one physical agent to treat a patient's reported symptom of pain if both were indicated for pain separately
D)The use of a therapeutic treatment intervention appropriate to treat a patient's reported symptom as indicated

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The "shotgun" approach refers to using a wide range of treatments or solutions in the hope that one will work, without specifically targeting the problem based on a precise diagnosis. Option A best fits this description by implying the use of all available physical agents without specificity.

Which of the Following Descriptions Would Best Fit a "Shotgun