An older client newly diagnosed with arthritis wants to know what else can be done to help with the pain. What should the nurse instruct this client? Select all that apply.
1. Maintain a healthy weight.
2. Avoid positions that increase or cause pain.
3. Reduce intake of red meat and processed grains.
4. Alcohol should not be used for any reason.
5. Perform daily gentle exercise like walking.
1. Maintain a healthy weight.
2. Avoid positions that increase or cause pain.
5. Perform daily gentle exercise like walking.
Explanation: 1. Weight control reduces pain, especially in older clients.
2. Recognizing what avoidable positions cause pain will help reduce the amount of pain from the arthritis.
3. There is no evidence to suggest that red meat and processed grains contribute to the pain of arthritis.
4. There is no evidence to suggest that alcohol should be avoided in the client with arthritis. Alcohol should not be taken with narcotic doses.
5. Regular exercise strengthens muscles that support painful joints and may help speed recovery, prevent injury, and reduce disability.
Explanation: 1. Weight control reduces pain, especially in older clients.
2. Recognizing what avoidable positions cause pain will help reduce the amount of pain from the arthritis.
3. There is no evidence to suggest that red meat and processed grains contribute to the pain of arthritis.
4. There is no evidence to suggest that alcohol should be avoided in the client with arthritis. Alcohol should not be taken with narcotic doses.
5. Regular exercise strengthens muscles that support painful joints and may help speed recovery, prevent injury, and reduce disability.
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