When taking a patient history during assessment of the musculoskeletal system, the nurse identifies an increased risk for the patient who reports
a. that a parent became much shorter with aging.
b. a sprained ankle 2 years previously.
c. a family history of tuberculosis.
d. taking over-the-counter (OTC) ibuprofen (Advil) for occasional aches.
Ans: a. that a parent became much shorter with aging.
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