The nurse is caring for a client who presents with achy jaw pain. Which assessment technique does the nurse use to determine whether the client has inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
a. Checking for decayed, fractured, loose, or missing teeth
b. Observing the jaw joint as the client chews a piece of food
c. Palpating the joint during movement for tenderness or crepitus
d. Observing for asymmetric joint protrusion when the client's mouth is closed
C
The temporomandibular joints are best assessed by palpation while the client opens his or her mouth. The other assessment techniques are not effective for assessing possible TMJ inflamma-tion.
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