the nurse is performing an assessment of a client's musculoskeletal system. what would the nurse examine first?

When the nurse is performing an assessment of a client's musculoskeletal system then the nurse must  first examine : abnormalities of skin and other components of the musculoskeletal system.What is assessed initially for musculoskeletal problems?Observation begins with accessing any visible abnormalities on skin or other components of the musculoskeletal system. Palpation uses from light to firm pressure to identify the abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system, pain and trigger points.The proper techniques for the assessment of the musculoskeletal system are inspection, palpation, and observing the range of the joints motion. General inspection can be done by observing the patient in the standing position for postural abnormalities. Musculoskeletal system has bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues and  skeleton provides a framework for the muscles and other soft tissues. To know more about musculoskeletal system, referhttps://brainly.com/question/1283837#SPJ4