Musculoskeletal system

Which change in the joint may result in joint pain for older adults? Loss of muscle mass Decreased elasticity in the ligaments Dehydration of discs Increased cartilage erosion

Increased cartilage erosion

Which tissue connects the client's tibia to the femur at the knee joint? Tendons Fascia Ligaments Bursae

Ligaments

Which treatment is beneficial for a client with muscle spasms? Thermotherapy Muscle Massage Muscle-strengthening exercise regimen Frequent position changes

Thermotherapy

While assessing an immobilized client, the nurse notes that the client has shortened muscles over a joint, preventing full extension. What is this condition known as? contracture osteoporosis muscle atrophy osteoarthritis

contracture

When teaching a client about their disease process, which term would the nurse use to describe bone loss greater than normal but less than that caused by osteoporosis? osteopenia osteomalacia osteomyelitis osteoarthritis

osteopenia

Which suggestion would the nurse make to a client with rheumatoid arthritis who asks about ways to decrease morning stiffness? take a hot bath or shower in the morning wear loose but warm clothing avoid excessive physical stress and fatigue plan a short rest break periodically

take a hot bath or shower in the morning