When Obtaining the Health History of a Client with a Suspected

question 13

Multiple Choice

When obtaining the health history of a client with a suspected musculoskeletal disorder, why does the nurse ask the client about travel destinations within the past year?

• A) To check if the client has osteoporosis
• B) To check if the client has recent allergies
• C) To identify the loading forces involved
• D) To evaluate for exposure to Lyme disease

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two nerve cells where impulses pass by diffusion of neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another, influencing body functions and behavior.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between the neurons, through which neurotransmitters move from one neuron to another.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.