A patient is seen at the urgent care center after falling on the right arm and shoulder. It will be most important for the nurse to determine
a. whether there is bruising at the shoulder area.
b. whether the right arm is shorter than the left.
c. the amount of pain the patient is experiencing.
d. how much range of motion (ROM) is present.
Answer: b. whether the right arm is shorter than the left.
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