A Patient Asks, "Why Is Touching My Toes Necessary? This

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient asks, "Why is touching my toes necessary? This is a sports physical examination, not exercise class." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "This is the best way to check for symmetry of your arms."
• B) "I am looking at the stretch of your hamstrings."
• C) "This allows me to see how straight your spinal column is."
• D) "I am assessing the flexion of your spine."

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Definitions:

Income Effect

Changes in economic or personal income and the resulting impact on how much of a product or service is sought after.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, leading consumers to substitute away from more expensive goods toward cheaper ones.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received by consuming a certain quantity of goods or services.

Utils

A hypothetical unit of measure used to quantify the satisfaction or utility that a consumer derives from consuming a good or service.