The nurse is conducting a gait and posture assessment for a client who is experiencing mobility issues.Which action by the nurse is appropriate during this assessment?
A) Assess muscle mass and strength.
B) Measure extremities for length and circumference.
C) Inspect the spine for curvature.
D) Palpate for tenderness and pain.

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A) When assessing a client's gait and posture, the appropriate action by the nurse is to inspect the spine for curvature. Assessing muscle mass and strength, measuring the extremities for length and circumference, and palpating for tenderness and pain are part of the physical assessment performed by the nurse for client who are experiencing mobility issues.
B) When assessing a client's gait and posture, the appropriate action by the nurse is to inspect the spine for curvature. Assessing muscle mass and strength, measuring the extremities for length and circumference, and palpating for tenderness and pain are part of the physical assessment performed by the nurse for client who are experiencing mobility issues.
C) When assessing a client's gait and posture, the appropriate action by the nurse is to inspect the spine for curvature. Assessing muscle mass and strength, measuring the extremities for length and circumference, and palpating for tenderness and pain are part of the physical assessment performed by the nurse for client who are experiencing mobility issues.
D) When assessing a client's gait and posture, the appropriate action by the nurse is to inspect the spine for curvature. Assessing muscle mass and strength, measuring the extremities for length and circumference, and palpating for tenderness and pain are part of the physical assessment performed by the nurse for client who are experiencing mobility issues.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Gait and Posture Assessment for a Client