Basic musculoskeletal assessment: tips for the home health nurse.
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.
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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*