The Nurse Prepares an Older Man Who Has OA for Discharge.Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse prepares an older man who has OA for discharge.Which instruction does the nurse include in patient teaching to maintain safety for this man?

• A) Take ibuprofen (Motrin) rather than opioid analgesics.
• B) Increase rest periods to slow disease progression.
• C) Report joint instability to the health care provider.
• D) Avoid stretching the affected joint during exercise.

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