A Patient Is Visiting the Clinic for an Evaluation of a Swollen

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient is visiting the clinic for an evaluation of a swollen, painful knuckle. The nurse notices that the knuckle above his ring on the left hand is swollen and that he is unable to remove his wedding ring. What is the name of this patient's affected joint?

• A) Tibiotalar
• B) Interphalangeal
• C) Tarsometatarsal
• D) Metacarpophalangeal

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