During a General Musculoskeletal Assessment, Which of the Following Would

question 23

Multiple Choice

During a general musculoskeletal assessment, which of the following would help the nurse determine the client's muscle strength?

• A) Palpating each of the client's muscles and joints.
• B) Asking the client to lift specified amounts of weights.
• C) Examining extremities for symmetry, size, and contour.
• D) Applying force to the client's extremity as the client pushes against that force.

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