Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis ( 30 Questions)
A client has a family history of osteoarthritis and engages in regular physical activity. Which of the following risk factors for osteoarthritis is NOT present in this client?
Age over 60 years is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis.
Family history of osteoarthritis is a risk factor for the condition.
Lack of physical activity is not present in this client, as they engage in regular physical activity. However, the other risk factors are present. Age over 60 years and family history of osteoarthritis are non-modifiable risk factors, while joint injury is a risk factor associated with joint trauma or repetitive use injuries.
Joint injury is a risk factor associated with joint trauma or repetitive use injuries. The scenario does not provide information about any joint injury in this client.
Lack of physical activity is not present in this client, as they engage in regular physical activity. However, the other risk factors are present. Age over 60 years and family history of osteoarthritis are non-modifiable risk factors, while joint injury is a risk factor associated with joint trauma or repetitive use injuries.
a. Age over 60 years is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis.
b. Family history of osteoarthritis is a risk factor for the condition.
d. Joint injury is a risk factor associated with joint trauma or repetitive use injuries. The scenario does not provide information about any joint injury in this client.