A 60-year-old woman has primary osteoarthritis (OA)of the left knee.What is a finding that the nurse would expect to be present on examination of the patient's knee?

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Pain on joint movement is a common finding in patients with osteoarthritis. Heberden's nodules are associated with osteoarthritis of the hand and a reddened, swollen joint would suggest inflammation, which is not a hallmark feature of OA. Stiffness may be present, but it typically decreases with movement, rather than increasing.

A 60-Year-Old Woman Has Primary Osteoarthritis (OA)of the Left Knee