A nurse is conducting an assessment of a patient's musculoskeletal system and assessing for joint function. How should the nurse best perform this assessment?
A) Ask the patient to clearly describe any recent changes in mobility or flexibility.
B) Assess the patient's expectations around function and mobility.
C) Palpate and percuss each of the patient's joints bilaterally.
D) Assess the range of motion (ROM) of each of the patient's joints.
D
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