A person complaining of the symptoms of inflammation and soreness in the spine and hips, as well as a skin rash, would most likely be diagnosed with... -ankylosing spondylitis.
-psoriatic arthritis.
-fibrous dysplasia.
-cancer.
answer is psoriatic arthritis.

Critical thinking scenario: sally is providing patient education to an older patient, mrs. campo, who is having difficulty swallowing the large tablets needed for her medical condition. she tells you that two of the tablets have "deep lines" through the tablet and one has a very hard coat. mrs. campo wants to know if there is any way she can make swallowing the medicine easier. what instructions should sally give mrs. campo that will make her swallowing easier?