A client with osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse that no one else in the family has this disorder. What assessment finding might have increased this client's risk for developing this disorder?
A) Body mass index 36.5
B) History of esophageal reflux disease
C) Client plays tennis 3 times each week
D) Blood pressure 136/78 mmHg
Answer: A
Obesity also increases the risk of developing OA, because the added weight increases stress on weight-bearing joints, causing the joints to wear down more quickly. The client has a body mass index of 36.5, which is considered obese. Moderate recreational exercise has been shown to decrease the chance of developing osteoarthritis and the progression of manifestations when osteoarthritis is present. Esophageal reflux is not associated with the disorder. Blood pressure is not a known risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis.
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