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

Which pathogen causes ankylosing spondylitis?

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 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

Which are the causes of secondary gout? Select all that apply.

A client reports pain and immobility of the wrist. On assessment, the patient has decreased range of motion (ROM), edema, ecchymosis of the distal radius. The health-care provider recommends a neurovascular examination for confirmation. Which statement is correct concerning the patient’s possible diagnosis.

Which diagnostic test is prescribed to confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis?

Which possible complication is associated with a diagnosis of Pott’s disease?

Calculate the red cell indices and give the red cell morphology given the following information:  WBC count = 5,000/ uL,  RBC = 3.6 x 106/uL,   hgb = 8.5 g/dL,  hct = 30%, plt = 200,000/uL         

Which parameter of the CBC indicates anisocytosis?