In which order should the nurse assess a patient complaining of pain in both knees? Place the four techniques in order of priority.Choice 1. Measurement of muscle massChoice 2. Range of motionChoice 3. InspectionChoice 4. Palpation
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
3, 4, 1, 2
The techniques used to assess the musculoskeletal system are inspection, palpation, and measurement of muscle mass and range of motion (ROM). The patient may stand, sit, or lie down, and the sequence of the examination should be such that the patient does not have frequent position changes.
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