To Assist in the Diagnosing of Osteoarthritis in an Older

question 3

Multiple Choice

To assist in the diagnosing of osteoarthritis in an older adult client, the nurse assesses for symptoms when asking which of the following questions? Select all that apply.

• A)"Do you have pain in your finger joints?"
• B)"Do your knees crackle when you bend down?"
• C)"Does your neck hurt when you turn your head?"
• D)"Does it hurt when you get up from a chair?"
• E)"Does your back creak when you bend over?"

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