You are caring for an 82-years-old patient who fell in his home and is now complaining of pain in his left hip and leg.To determine the length of your patient's legs,you position him supine with his legs extended and measure from the

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To measure limb length,you place the patient in a supine position with the legs extended and measure from the anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus.Limb length measurements should be within 1 to 3 cm of each other.

You Are Caring for an 82-Years-Old Patient Who Fell in His