A client is found to have both osteomyelitis and arthritis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?

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The combination of osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) and arthritis (inflammation of the joints) is seen in Pott's disease, which is a form of tuberculosis that affects the spine. Tophi and podagra are associated with gout, while Lyme disease is caused by a tick-borne infection.

A Client Is Found to Have Both Osteomyelitis and Arthritis