During a Routine Physical Assessment for a 9-Month-Old Client, the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

During a routine physical assessment for a 9-month-old client, the nurse notes swelling in the ankles. The nurse presses against the ankle bone for 5 seconds, then releases the pressure, noticing a markedly slow disappearance of the indentation. Which system requires a more in-depth assessment based on these data?

• A) Renal system
• B) Musculoskeletal system
• C) Respiratory system
• D) Integumentary system

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