Which Finding Will the Nurse Expect When Assessing a 58-Year-Old

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which finding will the nurse expect when assessing a 58-year-old patient who has osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee?

• A) Discomfort with joint movement
• B) Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes
• C) Redness and swelling of the knee joint
• D) Stiffness that increases with movement

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