In Chapter 7 of your textbook,if the illustrative case of the man who complained of leg pain while playing basketball was a story,the "moral" of the story is BEST captured by:
A) "Never play basketball, or other contact sport, if you are on the wrong side of 30."
B) "The utility of playing the game must be weighed against that of not playing."
C) "There are costs associated with testing, and costs associated with not testing."
D) "What goes up, eventually comes down."

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The "moral" of the story likely emphasizes the importance of considering both the costs of taking action (in this case, testing for a condition) and the costs of inaction. This reflects a common theme in medical decision-making, where the benefits and risks of diagnostic procedures are weighed against the potential consequences of not pursuing further investigation.

In Chapter 7 of Your Textbook,if the Illustrative Case of the Man