Exam 62: Nursing Assessment: Musculoskeletal System

A patient with knee pain who is diagnosed with bursitis asks the nurse to explain just what bursitis is. The nurse will respond that bursitis is an inflammation of

A patient complains of pain during circumduction of the shoulder when the nurse moves the arm behind the patient. Which question should the nurse ask?

Which information obtained during the nurse's assessment of the patient's nutritional-metabolic pattern may indicate the risk for musculoskeletal problems?

When assessing the movement of a patient's elbow, the nurse notes crackling sounds and a grating sensation with palpation. How will this be documented?

The nurse obtains this information when assessing a 74-year-old patient in the outpatient clinic. Which finding is of highest priority when the nurse is planning care for the patient?

A patient with kyphosis is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry ( DEXA ) testing. The nurse will plan to

While testing the patient's muscle strength, the nurse finds that the patient can flex the arms when no resistance is applied but is unable to flex when the nurse applies light resistance. The nurse should document the patient's muscle strength as level

Which nursing action is correct when the nurse is assessing the straight-leg raising test for a patient with back pain?

Which information in a 60-year-old woman's health history will alert the nurse to the need for a more focused assessment of the musculoskeletal system?

When the nurse is assessing a new patient in the clinic, which information about the patient's medications will be of most concern?

A patient is seen in the clinic complaining of knee pain following an arthroscopic procedure 7 days previously and the health care provider performs arthrocentesis. Which finding will be of most concern to the nurse?

When assessing the musculoskeletal system, the nurse's initial action will usually be to

A patient has a new order for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate for right femur osteomyelitis. Which patient information indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before scheduling the MRI?

When assessing a 64-year-old woman, the nurse notes that the patient has lost 1 inch in height since the previous visit 2 years ago. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about