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    Wgu rn hesi health assessment proctored exam

    During a health assessment, the client reports being treated for osteoarthritis. The nurse examines a client's hands and finds Heberden's nodes- Which finding should the nurse document in the client's medical record?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Proximal inter-tarsal joint swelling of big toe is related to a different condition, such as gout or hallux valgus. B. Non-painful enlarged interphalangeal joints are not typical of Heberden's nodes, which can be painful and associated with osteoarthritis. C. Heberden's nodes are characteristic of osteoarthritis and occur at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints. They are often seen as bony lumps and can cause deviation in the joints. D. Frozen, non-movable phalangeal joints could be related to a more severe form of joint disease or deformity, not Heberden's nodes.

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