A nurse is conducting a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of an older adult who has recently moved to the long-term care facility. How should the nurse best assess the client's motor function?
A) Observe the client walking into or out of the room.
B) Assess the client's deep tendon reflexes using a hammer.
C) Perform passive range of motion exercises on the client's arms and legs.
D) Position the client supine and ask the client to perform a leg lift with each leg separately.
Ans: A
In the context of a psychosocial assessment, motor function includes such assessment parameters as posture, movement, and body language. It is not an assessment of reflexes, strength, or range of motion.
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