A Patient Is Newly Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis

question 18

Short Answer

A patient is newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. List the nursing diagnoses for this patient in the order of their priority..
A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate intake of calcium
B) Risk for Injury related to effects of change in bone structure secondary to osteoarthritis
C) Acute Pain of the Lower Spine related to vertebral compression
D) Deficient Knowledge related to osteoarthritis and treatment to prevent further damage

• A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate intake of calcium
• B) Risk for Injury related to effects of change in bone structure secondary to osteoarthritis
• C) Acute Pain of the Lower Spine related to vertebral compression
• D) Deficient Knowledge related to osteoarthritis and treatment to prevent further damage

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