Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes are hard and nontender and are associated with:
A. osteoarthritis.
B. rheumatoid arthritis.
C. Dupuytren's contracture.
D. metacarpophalangeal bursitis.
Answer: A. osteoarthritis.
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The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertension. When planning care for the patient, which of the following risk factors are nonmodifiable? Select all that apply
A) Weight B) Age C) Family history D) Sedentary lifestyle E) History of type 1 diabetes