A Client Tells the Nurse That They Are Experiencing Discomfort

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client tells the nurse that they are experiencing discomfort above their elbow. Which medical terminology should the nurse use to describe the location of discomfort?

• A) Distal to the elbow.
• B) Proximal to the elbow.
• C) Anterior to the elbow.
• D) Inferior to the elbow.

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Definitions:

Hormone

A substance produced internally that governs and moderates the functions of specific cells or organs.

Multinucleated Cells

Cells that contain more than one nucleus, which typically occurs in certain fungi, some protists, and specific human muscle cells.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle attached to bones, under voluntary control, and responsible for movement of the skeleton.