In Caring for a Patient with Severe Hip Pain the Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

In caring for a patient with severe hip pain the patient is diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) , what does the nurse teach the patient about this disease process?

• A)"OA causes an overgrowth of cartilage in the joints."
• B)"OA causes joint fluid to become bluish-white in color."
• C)"OA causes a decrease in joint fluid that affects the cartilage."
• D)"OA causes a build of fluid in the joints, hindering movement."

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