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A client is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Which assessment data support this diagnosis?

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A. Low back pain

B. 18-year old men

C. Normal lordosis

D. Pain lessens with rest

E. Daily bouts of indigestion

The CORRECT ANSWER IS A. And B.

A. Low back pain

B. 18-year old men

Step-by-step explanation:

The assessment data that acts as the background for the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis is presence of LOW BACK PAIN, which starts around teenage life (18-YEAR OLD) which is mostly relieve by undertaking some exercise. To buttress the point, the physical examination shows an abnormal lordosis of the spine and unusual gastrointestinal association.

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