To assess neck range of motion of an older adult client, a nurse uses which approach?
a. Asking the client to perform each neck movement separately
b. Deferring range of motion examination if the client has arthritis
c. Requesting the client turn the head to push the chin against the resistance of the nurse's hand
d. Asking the client to hyperextend the neck against resistance from the nurse's hand placed the back of the client's head
ANS: A
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