A nurse is working with an elderly client who possesses numerous risk factors for disuse syndrome. When assessing this client for disuse syndrome, what assessments should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply
A) Assess the client's cognition.
B) Assess the client's bowel elimination patterns.
C) Assess the client's temperature and blood pressure.
D) Assess the client's current level of mobility.
E) Assess the client's skin integrity.
A, B, D, E
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A potential for disuse syndrome necessitates a comprehensive assessment that includes such elements as cognition, skin integrity, mobility, and bowel elimination. Temperature and blood pressure may be relevant but they are less directly related to the signs and symptoms of this syndrome.
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