The nurse is observing a patient's posture while sitting,standing,and assessing gait.What is the rationale for the nurse's assessment?

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Observing the patient's posture while sitting and standing and assessing gait helps to determine the type of assistance the patient requires for ambulation or transfer.Assessment of ROM is important as a baseline measurement to compare and evaluate whether loss in joint mobility has occurred.Anthropometric measurements are for nutrition,not for mobility.Anthropometric measurements include height,weight,mid upper-arm circumference,and triceps skinfold measurements.

The Nurse Is Observing a Patient's Posture While Sitting,standing,and Assessing