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The nurse notes several angiomas on the legs of a 73-year-old patient. Which action should the nurse take next?
Radiopaque
Describes substances that do not allow the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiation, thereby appearing white or light on radiographic images.
Ankylosis
The abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.
Acetabulum
The socket in the pelvic bone that receives the head of the femur, forming the hip joint.
Achondroplasia
A genetic disorder characterized by dwarfism due to an abnormality in the conversion of cartilage into bone, particularly in the long bones.
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