A Client with Osteoarthritis of the Knees and Hips Returns

question 61

Multiple Choice

A client with osteoarthritis of the knees and hips returns for a 3-month follow-up with the provider.The nurse calculates that the client's BMI is now 22.The reports starting a water aerobics and step aerobics program three times per week.The client is also using hot packs for edema for 20 minutes and cold packs for pain for 40 minutes daily.After evaluating the client's actions,the nurse plans which follow-up interventions? Select all that apply.

• A) Reinforce the correct use of hot packs.
• B) Educate on low-impact exercise modes.
• C) Explain the risk of injury using cold packs.
• D) Counsel on continued weight loss.
• E) Congratulate on starting water aerobics.

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Definitions:

Facial

Pertaining to the face or a beauty treatment for the face.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating heart rate, widening bronchial passages, decreasing motility of the large intestine, and more.

Parasympathetic Division

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response.

Vestibulocochlear

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