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Title: Which technique should the nurse use to determine if temporomandibular joint abn Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014 Which technique should the nurse use to determine if temporomandibular joint abnormalities are present?
A. Observe the joints as the client chews. B. Palpate the joints during movement for pain, tenderness, and crepitus. C. Observe for swelling or asymmetric joint protrusion when the mouth is closed. D. Ask the client to perform active range of motion for these joints. Title: Re: Which technique should the nurse use to determine if temporomandibular joint abn Post by: f_zah1 on Oct 26, 2014 Content hidden
Title: Re: Which technique should the nurse use to determine if temporomandibular joint abn Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014 Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
Title: Re: Which technique should the nurse use to determine if temporomandibular joint abn Post by: f_zah1 on Oct 27, 2014 Welcome :)
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