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Which statement about degenerative disc disease (DDD) is CORRECT?

Which of the following statements is true regarding use of broad spectrum antibiotics in musculoskeletal infections?

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

A client presents with a swollen left thigh and a lower extremity that appears shortened. Which is the client’s most likely condition?

Which complications are expected to be present in the client diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis? Select all that apply.

Which musculoskeletal disorder is suspected in a client exhibits pitting, ridging, and separation of nails from the nail bed?

An older adult client, with a history of diabetes mellitus, presents with chills, fever, and malaise. The client also has localized tenderness, erythema, edema, and pain with movement of the lower right extremity. Which additional assessment information is most likely to support the presence of an infection?

Which are the following are manifestations of osteoporosis?

Which of the following statements are true regarding diagnosis of acute gout? Select all that apply.

Which statement made by a client with musculoskeletal inflammation supports the suspicion of polymyalgia rheumatica?