Osteoarthritis: Nursing Management

Question 1

Osteoarthritis: Nursing Management

Answer 1

1. Provide relief of pain
2. Advise pt to reduce weight
3. Administer prescribed medications
4. Position the client to prevent flexion of deformity

Question 2

Osteoarthritis: Nursing Management

Provide relief of pain

Answer 2

1. Administer prescribed analgesics
2. Application of heat modalities

ICE PACKS MAY BE USED IN EARLY ACUTE STAGE

3. Plan daily activities when pain is less severe
4. Pain medications before exercising

Question 3

Osteoarthritis: Nursing Management

Advise pt to reduce weight

Answer 3

Aerobic exercises
Walking

Question 4

Osteoarthritis: Nursing Management

Administer prescribed medications: examples

Answer 4

NSAIDs

Question 5

Osteoarthritis: Nursing Management

Position the client to prevent flexion of deformity

Answer 5

Use of foot board, splints, wedges, and pillows