Mrs. Painter is a 62-year-old patient who comes to the clinic for a follow-up health assessment for complaints of joint tenderness. On examination you note a joint that has a boggy, soft feel to palpation. This is generally indicative of:
A. rheumatoid arthritis.
B. synovial thickening.
C. synovial subluxation.
D. crepitation.
Answer: B. synovial thickening.
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1. Administering medications 2. Dressing changes 3. Designing a research study 4. Reporting patient changes
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