When assessing the musculoskeletal system of an older client, it would be important for the nurse to report which finding?
1. Client complains of stiffness and mild pain in the knee joints.
2. Client complains of numbness in the hands.
3. Client is unable to fully extend arms about the head.
4. Crepitus is heard when bending the knee.
Answer: 2
1. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
2. Numbness could indicate a neurologic or musculoskeletal disorder, because these systems are closely related. It would not be considered a normal age-related finding.
3. Full ROM and flexibility are decreased with age.
4. Crepitus is a grating noise heard due to loss of cartilage over ends of bones and can occur with age and osteoarthritis.
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