Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis ( 30 Questions)
A client presents with joint pain, tenderness, and swelling in the hands and knees. The healthcare provider notes the presence of Heberden's nodes on physical examination. Which of the following clinical manifestations is most consistent with these findings?
Joint pain that worsens with rest is more indicative of inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.
Joint pain that improves with activity is not typical of osteoarthritis, which tends to worsen with weight-bearing activities.
The presence of Heberden's nodes, which are bony enlargements at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, is a characteristic clinical manifestation of osteoarthritis. These nodes are a result of cartilage degeneration in the affected joints.
Warm and erythematous joints are signs of inflammation and are more commonly seen in inflammatory arthritis conditions, not osteoarthritis.
The presence of Heberden's nodes, which are bony enlargements at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, is a characteristic clinical manifestation of osteoarthritis. These nodes are a result of cartilage degeneration in the affected joints.
a. Joint pain that worsens with rest is more indicative of inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.
b. Joint pain that improves with activity is not typical of osteoarthritis, which tends to worsen with weight-bearing activities.
d. Warm and erythematous joints are signs of inflammation and are more commonly seen in inflammatory arthritis conditions, not osteoarthritis.