Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis ( 15 Questions)
(Select all that apply): A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoarthritis.
Which nursing assessments should be included in the plan of care for this patient? Select all that apply.
Monitoring the patient's blood pressure is not directly related to the care of a patient with osteoarthritis.
It is important to focus on assessments related to joint function and pain management.
Assessing the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living is important in the plan of care for a patient with osteoarthritis.
It helps determine the impact of the condition on their daily life and guides interventions to maintain independence.
Evaluating the patient's range of motion in the affected joint is essential for assessing the severity of osteoarthritis and planning appropriate interventions.
Limited range of motion is a common symptom of osteoarthritis.
Administering nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as needed is a medical intervention, not a nursing assessment.
The nurse may administer medications based on the healthcare provider's orders but does not assess the need for medication.
Observing for signs of joint inflammation, such as swelling and redness, is an important nursing assessment for a patient with osteoarthritis.
These signs can indicate disease activity and may guide treatment decisions.
Choice A rationale:
Monitoring the patient's blood pressure is not directly related to the care of a patient with osteoarthritis.
It is important to focus on assessments related to joint function and pain management.
Choice B rationale:
Assessing the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living is important in the plan of care for a patient with osteoarthritis.
It helps determine the impact of the condition on their daily life and guides interventions to maintain independence.
Choice C rationale:
Evaluating the patient's range of motion in the affected joint is essential for assessing the severity of osteoarthritis and planning appropriate interventions.
Limited range of motion is a common symptom of osteoarthritis.
Choice D rationale:
Administering nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as needed is a medical intervention, not a nursing assessment.
The nurse may administer medications based on the healthcare provider's orders but does not assess the need for medication.
Choice E rationale:
Observing for signs of joint inflammation, such as swelling and redness, is an important nursing assessment for a patient with osteoarthritis.
These signs can indicate disease activity and may guide treatment decisions.