Author Question: After the nurse has finished teaching a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis (OA) of the right ... (Read 85 times)

clippers! · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

After the nurse has finished teaching a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis (OA) of the right hip about how to manage the OA, which patient statement indicates a need for more teaching?

a. I can take glucosamine to help decrease my knee pain.
b. I will take 1 g of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours.
c. I will take a shower in the morning to help relieve stiffness.
d. I can use a cane to decrease the pressure and pain in my hip.

Question 2

The nurse will anticipate the need to teach a 57-year-old patient who has osteoarthritis (OA) about which medication?

a. Adalimumab (Humira)
b. Prednisone (Deltasone)
c. Capsaicin cream (Zostrix)
d. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
No more than 4 g of acetaminophen should be taken daily to avoid liver damage. The other patient statements are correct and indicate good understanding of OA management.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Capsaicin cream blocks the transmission of pain impulses and is helpful for some patients in treating OA. The other medications would be used for patients with RA.