Question

bill is a farmer who recently jumped off his tractor and sprained his ankle. he comes into your office after two weeks of intense pain and wants help with his ankle. which phase of care would he fall under? acute subacute chronic

Explanation:

Acute care is for short - term, immediate issues. Subacute care is for the period after acute care but before long - term care. Chronic care is for long - term, persistent conditions. Since Bill has had pain for two weeks after a recent injury, this is in the subacute phase.

Answer:

Subacute