Author Question: The nurse is preparing to assess the musculoskeletal status of a client. Which of the following ... (Read 29 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to assess the musculoskeletal status of a client. Which of the following should the nurse include when conducting this assessment?

a. Examine nonaffected body parts before examining affected ones.
b. Stretch all joints to their maximum limit.
c. Keep the room cool.
d. Coach the client to deep breathe during the assessment of painful body areas.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a functional assessment with an elderly client to determine the client's risk for falling. The nurse realizes that most falls:

a. occur during the day. c. involve wheelchairs.
b. occur in the kitchen or bathroom. d. involve clients with poor hearing.