Which of the following assessment findings best supports the nursing diagnosis of pain in right knee joint related to degenerative process?
1. Paternal family history of osteoarthritis has been reported.
2. Client is observed grimacing when walking to bathroom.
3. Right knee appears edematous when compared to left knee.
4. Client rated the pain felt after walking at a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10.
ANS: 2
To collect complete, relevant, and correct assessment data it helps to identify assessment activi-ties that produce specific kinds of data. When possible, the nurse should collect objective data because they are often more supportive than subjective data. Observation of the client's response to the use of the affected joint is the most supportive of the options.
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