The nurse is assessing the body alignment of an alert and mobile patient.Which one of the following is the first action the nurse should take?
A) Observe gait.
B) Put the patient at ease.
C) Determine activity tolerance.
D) Determine range of joint motion.

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The first action the nurse should take is to put the patient at ease by establishing rapport and explaining the purpose of the assessment. This helps to create a relaxed and cooperative environment which can help with obtaining accurate information during the assessment. Observing gait, determining activity tolerance, and determining range of joint motion can all be important parts of the assessment, but they come after establishing rapport with the patient.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Body Alignment of an Alert