A nurse is teaching an older woman how to move and lift her disabled husband. The woman has osteoarthritis of the hips and knees. What is the goal of the nurse's education plan?
A) Minimize stress on the wife's joints
B) Povide exercise for the husband
C) Increase socialization with neighbors
D) Maintain self-esteem of the wife
Ans: A
Older adults often have osteoarthritis, a noninflammatory progressive disorder of the moveable joints, particularly weight-bearing joints. Teaching clients to minimize stress on the joints to prevent possible injury and reduce pain is important.
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