The nurse is assisting an aging client with osteoarthritis to ...

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The nurse is assisting an aging client with osteoarthritis to ambulate. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate for the nurse to give the client?
 
  A) Bend slightly at the waist..
  B) Close your eyes and relax..
  C) Stand straight and tall..
  D) Watch your feet..

Question 2

Mr. C., aged 82 years, has always lived independently in the house that he and his late wife purchased over 50 years ago.
 
  Mr. C. has experienced few health problems, and for that reason his recent falls in the home comes as a surprise to himself and his children. What should the nurse who is providing primary care for Mr. C. first do in this situation?
  A) Arrange a family meeting to organize supervision for Mr. C. during high-risk times.
  B) Perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment of Mr. C.
  C) Investigate what community resources might be appropriate and available to Mr. C.
  D) Elicit from Mr. C. what he perceives to be the causes of and potential solutions to his falls.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Assisting the client to proper posture is helpful to regain/maintain ADLs and joint mobility. Osteoarthritis can make it difficult to stand upright. Bending, watching your own feet, or closing your eyes will not assist in proper posture.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Answer D best reflects an acknowledgment that Mr. C likely has both the skills and strategies to address his problem. Answers A, B, and C are less holistic in approach and would not be the nurse's initial response to the situation.