The nurse is assessing a client with Paget’s disease. Which of the following would be an expected finding?
The nurse is assessing a client with Paget’s disease. Which of the following would be an expected finding?
A. Bone deformities
[74%]
B. Berry aneurysm
[4%]
C. Heberden’s nodes
[11%]
D. Janeway lesions
[10%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Adult Health
Lesson
Musculoskeletal
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
Related Topic
Alterations in Body Systems
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Paget’s disease is caused by a bone becoming weakened and remodeled, which may result in deformities. The most common area affected by this inappropriate bone remodeling is the skull, pelvis, and spine.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Berry aneurysm is an aneurysm that may cause an individual to have a hemorrhagic stroke. This is a common finding for an individual with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Heberden's nodes are a physical feature associated with osteoarthritis. Janeway lesions are an expected finding associated with bacterial endocarditis. These lesions are commonly found on the soles of the feet and the hands.
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Additional Info
Paget's disease is a disease characterized by accelerated bone remodeling. This may cause an individual to be asymptomatic or have pain in the affected bone(s). The client will be at a higher risk for fracture during this disease process and may eventually develop bone deformities.
