The Nurse Is Instructing a Client Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands these instructions?

• A) "Exercise will not be of help because it will stress my joints."
• B) "I will need to lose weight; my doctor says about 20 pounds."
• C) "I will take my medications only if the pain is very bad."
• D) "I can still go on my marathon shopping trips with my daughter."