Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
While assessing a client with degenerative joint disease, the nurse observes Heberden's nodes, large prominences on the client's fingers that are reddened. The client reports that the nodes are painful. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Heberden's nodes in osteoarthritis cause pain, and discussing chronic pain management strategies is the most appropriate nursing action to improve the client's quality of life.