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madam-professor

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Following several months of joint pain in her hands and knees, a 73 year-old client has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which of the nurse's following teaching points is likely to be of the most use to the client?
 
  A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are your best choice for the pain that accompanies osteoarthritis..
  B) This health problem is usually a result of wear and tear, so keeping your joints immobilized as much as possible can slow the progression..
  C) Even though it might cause some discomfort, it's important for you to now exercise more, not less, than before..
  D) There are changes you can make in your diet to help control your osteoarthritis, and surgical options now exist if it worsens..

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A gerontological nurse must seek interventions recognizing that the elderly have considerable inner resources for self-care. What are the central consequences of this approach?
 
  A) Promotion of normalcy and individuality
  B) Development of feelings of dependence and powerlessness
  C) The ability to make their own decisions
  D) Clients becoming active participants of care rather than passive recipients



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Dietary changes can be beneficial in the treatment of osteoarthritis, and arthroplasty is a treatment option. Acetaminophen is preferable to NSAIDs and the etiology of osteoarthritis has been shown to supersede simple wear and tear. Immobility would not be an accurate recommendation, though neither would excessive exercise.

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Nurses should resist external interventions and empower the elderly to draw on their strengths. The key to holistic care is that older adults should not become passive recipients of care; they should be active participants.




madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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