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Which of these education points would be MOST helpful for the nurse give to a individual with osteoarthritis? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).

"Daily physical activity will limit mobility to the affected joint."

"A bed cage is a device to keep bed linens off of painful areas.

"In osteoarthritis, the body is attacking the joint lining, causing inflammation and joint destruction."

Injectable corticosteroids are sometimes used when NSAIDS are no longer effective for pain".

"Safe gradual weight loss will decrease stress on your joints."

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D,E

A. Physical activity should be encouraged to maintain mobility, not limit it.

B. A bed cage can help alleviate pain by preventing linens from touching sensitive areas.

C. Osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage, not an autoimmune attack on the joint lining.

D. Injectable corticosteroids are used when NSAIDs are ineffective.

E. Gradual weight loss reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, alleviating symptoms.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Enzymatic medications are not relevant to this condition.

B. Oxygen therapy is critical as these symptoms suggest fat embolism syndrome, which impairs oxygenation.

C. Anticoagulation therapy is not appropriate for fat embolism syndrome, which differs from thromboembolism.

D. Physical therapy is not an immediate intervention for this acute condition.

A. bleeding disorders. B. a current infection. C. immobility. D. advanced osteoporosis. E. severe pain

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

A. Bleeding disorders pose a risk of excessive bleeding during and after surgery.

B. An active infection can complicate the healing process and increase the risk of prosthetic joint infection.

C. While immobility may indicate a need for the surgery, it is not a contraindication.

D. Advanced osteoporosis can compromise the bone's ability to support the prosthetic, making surgery less viable.

E. Severe pain is one of the primary indications for considering hip replacement surgery.

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Which of these education points would be MOST helpful for the nurse give to a individual with osteoarthritis? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).

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