The nurse is assessing an 84-year-old client. The nurse notes the presence of edema in both knees and ankles. The client complains of joint stiffness and pain upon awakening. The nurse would suspect which of the following disorders?
1. Bursitis
2. Gouty arthritis
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
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Rationale 1: Bursitis produces heat, redness, swelling, and pain with movement of the joints.
Rationale 2: Gouty arthritis produces heat, redness, swelling, and pain with movement of the joints.
Rationale 3: Osteoarthritis causes swelling and joint deformity with early morning stiffness and pain.
Rationale 4: Rheumatoid arthritis produces heat, redness, swelling, and pain with movement of the joints, but is more likely to be seen in younger adults.
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