The nurse is assessing a client who complains of low back pain that is worse at night and is relieved by normal activity in the morning. The client tells the nurse that another doctor suspects ankylosing spondylitis
The nurse should assess the client for:
1. uveitis and loss of the lumbar curvature.
2. otitis and hair loss.
3. diffuse tenderness and stiffness.
4. inflammation and pain in the great toe.
Answer: 1
1. The nurse is aware of the progression of the disease and should assess for uveitis and loss of the lumbar curve, which signifies advancement of the disease.
2. Otitis is an ear infection and along with hair loss is not part of ankylosing spondylitis.
3. Diffuse tenderness and stiffness is characteristic of fibromyalgia.
4. Inflammation and pain in the great toe suggests gout.
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