The nurse is assessing a client's musculoskeletal system. Which action will the nurse perform first?

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Testing the range of motion and strength in the hips, knees, ankles, and feet is typically the first step in a musculoskeletal assessment, followed by observing gait and balance and assessing for any deformities or abnormalities. Assisting the client to a standing position or assessing the skin on the posterior legs may be a part of the assessment but are not the first step. Performing the Romberg is a test for balance and is typically done after observing gait and balance.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Musculoskeletal System