Which Information Obtained by the Nurse When Admitting a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained by the nurse when admitting a patient with osteoarthritis indicates a need for patient teaching?

• A) The patient gets information about herbal therapies from a health food store employee.
• B) The patient takes glucosamine daily to prevent knee and hip pain.
• C) The patient attends a weekly yoga class to improve flexibility and balance.
• D) The patient states that prayer helps to improve the knee pain and function.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A tendency to approach a problem in one particular way, often a way that has been successful in the past.

Particular Way

A specific manner, method, or approach to doing something.

Problem

A situation, condition, or issue that needs to be resolved.

Mental Set

A cognitive framework consisting of a person's usual way of approaching and solving problems, often leading to a fixation on previous solutions.