An older adult client has a hunched back, which disorder is suspected?

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

Arrange the steps involved in maintaining the calcium balance in the body in the order they occur. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)1. Release of calcium2. Activation of osteoblasts3. Activation of osteoclasts4. Increased calcitonin level5. Increased parathyroid hormone

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

A client diagnosed with polymyositis and dermatomyositis, should prepare for which most definitive diagnostic test?

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

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