An 80-year-old woman is visiting the clinic for a checkup. She states, "I can't walk as much as I used to." What should the nurse have the patient do to observe for motor dysfunction in her hip?
A) Internally rotate her hip while she is sitting.
B) Abduct her hip while she is lying on her back.
C) Adduct her hip while she is lying on her back.
D) Externally rotate her hip while she is standing.
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