A patient is newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. List the nursing diagnoses for this patient in the order of their priority. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice
1. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to inadequate intake of calcium
Choice 2. Risk for Injury related to effects of change in bone structure secondary to osteoarthritis
Choice 3. Acute Pain of the Lower Spine related to vertebral compression
Choice 4. Deficient Knowledge related to osteoarthritis and treatment to prevent further damage
3,2,1,4
Rationale 1: The patient should be evaluated and treated for a deficiency of dietary calcium and vitamin D and provided information about supplementation. This physical need is priority after pain is controlled and risk of injury is minimized.
Rationale 2: The second priority would be to ensure that the patient is reducing the risk of falls and injury related to the osteoarthritis.
Rationale 3: Pain control is the first priority. Every patient has the right to relief of pain.
Rationale 4: The education of this patient will encompass all aspects of the management and treatment of osteoarthritis. This is an important nursing diagnosis that is prioritized after pain, risk of injury, and balanced nutrition have been addressed.
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