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A middle-aged client reports knee pain. The client is slightly overweight and the knees are warm to the touch and slightly edematous. Which contributing factor has caused the client’s manifestation (signs/symptoms)?

A client with a suspects lumbar sprain/strain has lack of sensation in the dermatome areas of the lower extremity L5. Which does the health-care provider order/prescribe in this situation?

A client with nonunion at the site of a fracture in a lower extremity shows no signs of healing after 12 weeks.  Which prescription/order from the health-care provider is correct?

Which client requires treatment with calcitonin, calcium or vitamin D supplements, analgesics, and muscle relaxants? Client Disorder Client 1 Hip fracture Client 2 Stress fracture Client 3 Femur shaft fracture Client 4 Vertebral compression fracture

A client is being discharged to a rehabilitation facility after a total hip replacement due to a hip fracture. Which summary of the client’s hospitalization best indicates adequate care? Select all that apply.

Which pathogen causes ankylosing spondylitis?

A client whose lumbar spinal nerve 4 (L4) is affected by degenerative disc disease (DDD) has which of the following assessment findings?

The radiographic reports of a client reveal inflammation of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe. Which disorder is suspected in the client?

Which of the following hormones stimulate/increase bone growth? Select all that apply?

Which of the following is considered nonpharmacological therapy to treat gout?