The nurse is assessing for a herniated nucleus pulposus. Which action is appropriate?
1) Asking the patient to flex hands back to back at a 90-degree angle
2) Asking the patient to raise the affected leg and dorsiflex the foot
3) Asking the patient to elevate both arms over the head for 20 to 30 seconds
4) Percussing lightly over the median nerve
Question 2
Which landmarks does the nurse use to measure true leg length?
1) Anterior superior iliac crest to the medial malleolus
2) Sternal notch to the medial malleolus
3) Umbilicus to the medial malleolus
4) Umbilicus to the tibia
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