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Which are the following are manifestations of osteoporosis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which type of fracture is characterized by the crushing of cancellous bone?

Using the Lovett scale of muscle strength, what grade is assigned when the client has no joint motion with palpable contraction of the muscle?