The Nurse Is Assessing the Body Alignment of an Alert

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the body alignment of an alert and mobile patient.Which one of the following is the first action the nurse should take?

• A) Observe gait.
• B) Put the patient at ease.
• C) Determine activity tolerance.
• D) Determine range of joint motion.

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