The nurse monitors for which of the following clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with osteoarthritis? Select all that apply.

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Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint pain and stiffness, particularly with activity. Bouchard's nodes (A) and Heberden's nodes (D) are classic signs, representing bony enlargements at the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints, respectively. Crepitus (C) refers to a crackling or grating sound or sensation in the joints, which can occur in osteoarthritis due to the breakdown of cartilage. Butterfly rash (B) is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, and Raynaud's phenomenon (E) involves episodes of reduced blood flow to the fingers and toes, neither of which are typical of osteoarthritis.

The Nurse Monitors for Which of the Following Clinical Manifestations