A mother brings her daughter to the clinic after noticing the child's new swimsuit fits baggily on one side of her bottom and the child's right thigh looks quite odd compared to the other one
Which assessment question would provide the nurse the most important information?
A.
"Do her joints dislocate easily?"
B.
"Does she fatigue easily?"
C.
"Has your child been limping?"
D.
"When did you see her in a swimsuit last?"
ANS: C
The mother seems to have noticed thigh and buttock muscle wasting, which are signs of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Other signs and symptoms include hip or knee soreness or stiffness, pain that increases with activity and decreases with rest, a painful limp, joint dysfunction, and limited ROM. Asking about a limp would be the most important question, as it is specific to this disease process.
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