The nurse is teaching a community health class about health promotion techniques. Which statement by a student indicates a strategy to help prevent the development of osteoarthritis?
a. "I will keep my BMI under 24."
b. "I will switch to low-tar cigarettes."
c. "I will start jogging twice a week."
d. "I will have a family tree done."
A
Obesity increases the stress on weight-bearing joints and contributes to the development of de-generative joint disease. Smoking does not decrease risk for osteoarthritis. Jogging increases the risk because of increased wear and tear on the joints. There is a genetic link to osteoarthritis; creating a family tree might help the client discover if there is any familial link but will not help prevent the disorder.
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