The musculoskeletal examination should begin when:
a. the patient enters the examination room.
b. during the collection of subjective data.
c. when height is measured.
d. when joint mobility is assessed.
A
When the patient first walks in the room, the examiner should be observing his or her gait and posture as part of the musculoskeletal examination.
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