A Nurse Is Assessing A Client Who Has A New Diagnosis Of Osteoarthritis

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A Nurse Is Assessing A Client Who Has A New Diagnosis Of Osteoarthritis

. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
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Crepitus with joint movement is correct. Crepitus, a grating sound, is an expected finding of osteoarthritis as loosened bone and cartilage move in the diseased joint. Decreased range of motion of the affected joint is correct. Decreased range of motion is an expected finding of osteoarthritis because the client's pain limits movement. Involvement of smaller joints of the body is incorrect. Osteoarthritis affects larger joints, such as the hips and knees. Spongy tissue over the joints is incorrect. Spongy joint tissue is an expected finding of rheumatoid arthritis, which is an inflammatory disease. Joint pain that resolves with rest is correct. Clients who have osteoarthritis have increased pain with activity and decreased pain with rest.
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