An Older Person with Back and Hip Stiffness Is Unaware

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older person with back and hip stiffness is unaware of when arthritis developed because it just seemed to "appear" one day. Which response should the nurse make?

• A) "Maybe you don't have arthritis."
• B) "Have you been to see your doctor?"
• C) "Chronic conditions develop over time."
• D) "The stiffness will resolve in a few months."

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