After the nurse has finished teaching a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis (OA) of the right hip about how to manage the OA, which patient statement indicates a need for more teaching?
a. "I can take glucosamine to help decrease my knee pain."
b. "I will take 1 g of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours."
c. "I will take a shower in the morning to help relieve stiffness."
d. "I can use a cane to decrease the pressure and pain in my hip."
ANS: B
No more than 4 g of acetaminophen should be taken daily to avoid liver damage. The other patient statements are correct and indicate good understanding of OA management.
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