When taking a health history on a patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction what would the nurse include?

A) Evaluation of the effects of the musculoskeletal disorder on the patient
B) Evaluation of where patient is at in treatment plan
C) Evaluation patient's abilities
D) Evaluation of patient's ability to process information


Ans: A
Feedback: The nursing assessment of the patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction includes an evaluation of the effects of the musculoskeletal disorder on the patient. It does not include where the patient is at in their treatment plan; it does not include an evaluation of the patient's abilities or the patient's ability to process information.

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