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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Definitions:

Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits Depreciation

An accelerated depreciation method that allocates a proportionally higher depreciation in the early years of an asset's life and less in the later years, based on a fraction determined by the asset's useful life.

Economic Life

The period over which an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose.

Inflation On Fixed Assets

The impact of rising prices (inflation) on the purchasing power and value of fixed assets over time, affecting their replacement cost and depreciation calculations.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a set of accounting standards, guidelines, and procedures used in the United States for financial reporting.