A Client Who Is Middle-Aged Comes to a Clinic and Reports

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client who is middle-aged comes to a clinic and reports knee pain. The client states, "I don't understand. I walk to and from work every day and climb three flights of steps to my office." Besides age, the nurse's assessment reveals the client is slightly overweight, and the knees are warm to the touch and slightly edematous. Which contributing factor to the client's manifestation does the nurse suspect?

• A)Accumulation of edematous fluid in the joint
• B)Increased joint stress related to body weight
• C)Pain from inflammation of the synovial membrane
• D)Cartilage deterioration from excess weight bearing

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