When the nurse assesses an arm in proximal to distal order, the assessment is performed from:
a. the shoulder to the fingers.
b. front to back.
c. fingers to the center of the body.
d. center of the body to the fingers.
ANS: A
Proximal is nearest the origin of the structure. Distal is farthest from the origin of the
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