title: Basic musculoskeletal assessment: tips for the home health nurse.
abstract: Home care clients typically present with functional deficits that are frequently attributable to musculoskeletal abnormalities. This article teaches the home care nurse how to conduct a basic musculoskeletal assessment and how to use the findings to develop a thorough plan of care for the home care client.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Neal
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009141:Musculoskeletal System; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*