The nurse is assessing a client's musculoskeletal system. Which action will the nurse perform first?
1. Assist the client to a standing position.
2. Assess the skin on the posterior legs.
3. Perform the Romberg.
4. Test range of motion and strength in the hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
Correct Answer: 4
When conducting a musculoskeletal assessment, the nurse will test the range of motion and strength in the client's hips, knees, ankles, and feet first. Assisting the client to a standing position is the second step. Assessing the skin on the posterior legs is the third step. Performing a Romberg test is the fourth step.
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