Which of the Following Assessment Findings Best Supports the Nursing

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assessment findings best supports the nursing diagnosis of Pain in right knee joint related to degenerative process?

• A) Paternal family history of osteoarthritis reported
• B) Client observed grimacing when walking to bathroom.
• C) Right knee appears edematous when compared to left knee
• D) Client rated the pain felt after walking at a 6 on a scale of 1-10

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Definitions:

Pacemaker

A medical device implanted in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms by using electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate.

Abnormal Heart Rhythm

A condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Pancreas

A gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.