The nurse is assessing the way the patient walks. The manner of walking is known as the patient's
a. Activity tolerance.
b. Body alignment.
c. Range of motion.
d. Gait.
ANS: D
The term gait describes a particular manner or style of walking. Activity tolerance is the type and amount of exercise or work that a person is able to perform. Body alignment refers to the position of the joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles while standing, sitting, and lying. Range of motion is the maximum amount of movement available at a joint in one of the three planes of the body: sagittal, frontal, or transverse.
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