Which Assessment Finding Relates Most Directly to a Diagnosis of Chronic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding relates most directly to a diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis?

• A) Erythema of the affected area
• B) Swelling around the affected area
• C) Temperature higher than 101° F (38° C)
• D) Ulceration of the skin

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a crucial role in touch and sound perception.

Lower Motor Neurons

Neurons located in the spinal cord or brainstem that innervate skeletal muscles, responsible for movement and muscle tone.