Which Techniques Does a Nurse Routinely Use to Collect Data

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which techniques does a nurse routinely use to collect data when assessing the lower extremities of a patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Inspecting of legs, ankles, and feet for skin characteristics and hair distribution
• B) Assessing for knee stability with the drawer test, McMurray test, or Apley test
• C) Palpating lower legs and feet for temperature, pulses, and tenderness
• D) Assessing for nerve root compression with straight leg raises
• E) Palpating hips for stability and tenderness
• F) Testing for patellar and Achilles deep tendon reflexes bilaterally

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Definitions:

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Vroom-Jago

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