The nurse is assessing a patient who reports having functional difficulty and pain bending her knees when climbing stairs.The nurse will assess the functional unit of the musculoskeletal system involved, which is the:

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Joints are the functional units of the musculoskeletal system because they permit the mobility needed to perform the activities of daily living (ADLs).The skeleton (bones) is the framework of the body.The other options are not correct.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Reports Having Functional