When assessing the musculoskeletal system of an elderly client, it would be important for the nurse to report which of the following findings?
A)
Crepitus is heard when bending the knee.
B)
Client complains of numbness in the hands.
C)
Client is unable to fully extend arms about the head.
D)
Client complains of stiffness and mild pain in the knee joints.
B
Explanation:
A)
Numbness could indicate a neurologic or musculoskeletal disorder, because these systems are closely related. It would not be considered a normal age-related finding. Crepitus is a grating noise heard due to loss of cartilage over ends of bones and can occur with age and osteoarthritis. Full range of motion and flexibility are decreased with age. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
Numbness could indicate a neurologic or musculoskeletal disorder, because these systems are closely related. It would not be considered a normal age-related finding. Crepitus is a grating noise heard due to loss of cartilage over ends of bones and can occur with age and osteoarthritis. Full range of motion and flexibility are decreased with age. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
Numbness could indicate a neurologic or musculoskeletal disorder, because these systems are closely related. It would not be considered a normal age-related finding. Crepitus is a grating noise heard due to loss of cartilage over ends of bones and can occur with age and osteoarthritis. Full range of motion and flexibility are decreased with age. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
Numbness could indicate a neurologic or musculoskeletal disorder, because these systems are closely related. It would not be considered a normal age-related finding. Crepitus is a grating noise heard due to loss of cartilage over ends of bones and can occur with age and osteoarthritis. Full range of motion and flexibility are decreased with age. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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