Osteoarthritis Questions and Answers
Rated A+
A patient with osteoarthritis asks about the role of exercise in managing their condition. What
should the nurse recommend?
Regular, low-impact exercises like swimming or walking can help reduce joint stiffness and
improve mobility.
The nu...
Osteoarthritis Questions and Answers
Rated A+
A patient with osteoarthritis asks about the role of exercise in managing their condition. What
should the nurse recommend?
✔✔Regular, low-impact exercises like swimming or walking can help reduce joint stiffness and
improve mobility.
The nurse is caring for a patient with osteoarthritis who reports pain in the knees. Which
intervention would be most appropriate to relieve pain?
✔✔Applying heat or using a warm compress to the affected area can help ease muscle stiffness
and joint pain.
A patient with osteoarthritis is advised to lose weight. What is the rationale behind this
recommendation?
✔✔Weight loss can reduce the strain on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees and hips,
helping to alleviate pain and slow disease progression.
What is a common physical symptom of osteoarthritis that the nurse should assess for?
1
, ✔✔Joint pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest is a hallmark symptom of
osteoarthritis.
The nurse is teaching a patient with osteoarthritis about joint protection techniques. What should
the patient be encouraged to do?
✔✔The patient should use assistive devices, such as canes or splints, to reduce stress on the
affected joints and maintain independence.
A patient with osteoarthritis reports that they have difficulty climbing stairs. What is the best
recommendation to improve mobility?
✔✔Encourage the patient to use a handrail for support when climbing stairs and to perform
strengthening exercises to improve leg muscle strength.
What type of medications is commonly used for managing pain in patients with osteoarthritis?
✔✔Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often used to manage pain and
inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
A patient with osteoarthritis is experiencing joint stiffness in the morning. What intervention
should the nurse suggest to ease this symptom?
2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller StellarScores. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
