The nurse is performing a focused assessment of a client to check for musculoskeletal disorders. Which of the following data would be collected using nursing assessment techniques? Select all that apply
A) Palpate skin temperature for warmth.
B) Percuss soft tissues, joints, and muscles.
C) Perform range-of-motion exercises.
D) Observe emotional response to the disorder.
E) Check vital signs.
F) Observe posture, coordination, and body build.
A, C, D, F
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The nurse should observe posture, coordination, and body build, noting any asymmetry or deformity, palpate soft tissues, joints, and muscles, and measure muscle mass. The nurse should also palpate the skin temperature for warmth and document any swelling, crepitation, tenderness, skin discoloration, or other abnormality and perform range-of-motion exercises (ROM) to determine musculoskeletal function. Vital signs would be taken on an initial physical assessment.
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