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A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client who reports frequent falls. The nurse asks the client to stand with feet together, arms at sides, and eyes closed. Within seconds, the client begins to sway and loses balance. Based on this finding, which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse is assessing a client who recently experienced a stroke and is unable to move the right upper and lower extremities. When the nurse lifts the client’s right arm, it is limp and lacks resistance. How should the nurse document this finding?

A 45-year-old patient is prescribed Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for muscle spasms following a back injury. During a musculoskeletal assessment, which finding would indicate that the medication is having the desired effect?

A nurse is conducting the initial health history of a client presenting with a musculoskeletal complaint. Which of the following factors is most important for the nurse to assess during this initial evaluation?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports musculoskeletal discomfort. Which client statement most clearly indicates that the pain is originating from bone rather than muscle or joint?

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Are there any assignments you would remove from this class? If so, why? If not, why not?