Question

The nurse in an orthopedic clinic is caring for a new client. what sign or symptom would lead a nurse to suspect that a client has a rotator cuff tear?

Answer 1

The symptom that would lead a nurse to suspect that a client has a rotator cuff tear is option D Difficulty lying on affected side.

What sign or symptom would lead a nurse to suspect that a client has a rotator cuff tear?

The Symptoms of a partial or total torn rotator cuff are ones that include:

• The pain in the front and or down the back of the shoulder.
• The person will be having trouble bringing up the arm.
• The weakness in the shoulder.

Hence, The symptom that would lead a nurse to suspect that a client has a rotator cuff tear is option D Difficulty lying on affected side.

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Which of the following would lead a nurse to suspect that a client has a rotator cuff tear?

A Increased ability to stretch arm over the head

B Pain worse in the morning

C Minimal pain with movement

D Difficulty lying on affected side