Which part of the musculoskeletal assessment is the nurse doing in the video?
a. Passive hip range of motion
b. Inspection of the legs and feet
c. Internal and external hip rotation
d. Adduction and abduction of the hip
ANS:
D
Hip abduction and adduction is assessed by having the patient move the hip joint laterally and medially.
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1. Tinnitus 2. Gingivitis 3. Muscle aches 4. Deep bone pain 5. Bowing of the tibia
Choose the items that are common to both pain and anxiety. (Select all that apply.)
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A) Provide chlorhexidine solution for rinsing the patient's mouth. B) Avoid providing regular mouth care until the patient's lesions heal. C) Liaise with the primary care provider to arrange for parenteral nutrition. D) Encourage the patient to gargle with a hypertonic solution after each meal.