The nurse finds that a client with a musculoskeletal disorder has pain in the malleolar zone. The client is also unable to bear weight for more than four steps. Which does the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe?

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The malleolar zone is located around the ankle, and pain in this area combined with the inability to bear weight suggests a potential fracture or serious injury in the ankle region. An ankle x-ray is the appropriate diagnostic test to assess for fractures or other injuries in this area.

The Nurse Finds That a Client with a Musculoskeletal Disorder