Paget’s Disease
Paget’s Disease ( 45 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Paget's disease. Which skeletal finding should the nurse prioritize during the physical examination?
Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine and is not directly associated with Paget's disease. It may be related to other musculoskeletal conditions.
Kyphosis: Kyphosis is an excessive forward curvature of the spine, often seen in conditions like osteoporosis, but it is not a primary finding in Paget's disease.
Bone tenderness: Bone tenderness may be present due to the bone inflammation and pain associated with Paget's disease, but it is not a specific skeletal finding.
Bowing of long bones is a characteristic skeletal finding in Paget's disease. The abnormal bone remodeling can lead to bone bowing and misalignment, particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs.
Bowing of long bones is a characteristic skeletal finding in Paget's disease. The abnormal bone remodeling can lead to bone bowing and misalignment, particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs.
a. Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine and is not directly associated with Paget's disease. It may be related to other musculoskeletal conditions.
b. Kyphosis: Kyphosis is an excessive forward curvature of the spine, often seen in conditions like osteoporosis, but it is not a primary finding in Paget's disease.
c. Bone tenderness: Bone tenderness may be present due to the bone inflammation and pain associated with Paget's disease, but it is not a specific skeletal finding.