A Patient with Osteoarthritis in Both Knees and Shoulders States

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with osteoarthritis in both knees and shoulders states that she cannot manage her household tasks without pain.The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is:

• A) Ineffective coping, related to pain
• B) Risk for disuse syndrome
• C) Impaired physical mobility, related to pain
• D) Activity intolerance, related to pain

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Definitions:

Mood-Congruent Memory

Refers to the tendency of individuals to remember information that is consistent with their current mood or emotional state.

Jealous

Feeling or showing envy towards someone because of their achievements or advantages.

Painful Memories

Recollections associated with distress or trauma, often having a lingering emotional impact and potentially influencing behavior and perceptions.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or reminders that help in the recalling of information from long-term memory.