Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing a patient with osteoarthritis?
A) Pain that worsens with activity, relieved at rest
B) Warm swollen joints
C) Anorexia and weight loss
D) Low grade fever
A) Pain that worsens with activity, relieved at rest
Explanation: A) Many patients with OA develop pain associated with joint degeneration; this pain is usually worsened by activity and relieved by rest.
B) Joint manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis include joint swelling, stiffness, warmth, tenderness, and pain.
C) Manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are systemic and include fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, weakness, and a low grade fever.
D) Manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are systemic and include fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, weakness, and a low grade fever.
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