Liam,19,is brought to the emergency department by police.There are numerous large areas of bruising around his throat and upper arms,his upper lip is cut,and his clothes are ripped.What is the most appropriate documentation for this situation?

A) Client brought to the ED,victim of some type of abuse,in police custody.
B) Client had areas of bruising on throat and upper arms-as if someone had choked him-clothing ripped.
C) Client brought to ED by police.Bruising to throat and upper arms,measuring 15 to 20 cm.Clothes ripped.
D) Police brought client to the ED after getting assaulted.Clothes ripped,bruising to throat and upper arms noted.Lip cut.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This choice provides clear and concise documentation of Liam's injuries, including the location and size of the bruises and the fact that his clothes were ripped. It also notes that he was brought to the ED by police, which is important information for the medical record. The other choices are either incomplete or use vague language that does not accurately describe Liam's injuries.

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