NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – February 1, 2023

February 1, 2023

The nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who has undergone shoulder arthroplasty for brachial plexus compromise. Which data collection technique should the nurse implement to check the status of the musculocutaneous nerve?

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Correct! The answer is number 2

Rationale:

Answer: 2

Rationale: To check musculocutaneous nerve status, the nurse checks for the flexion of the biceps by having the client raise the forearm. Poor biceps flexion may indicate compromise of the musculocutaneous nerve. Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect techniques because they do not check the musculocutaneous nerve.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection

Content Area: Adult Health: Musculoskeletal

Health Problem: Adult Health: Musculoskeletal: Tissue or Ligament Injury

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition