Which condition or action represents a modifiable risk factor for prevention of osteoarthritis?
A. Obesity
B. Hypertension
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Walking as exercise
A
Obesity increases the stress on weight-bearing joints and contributes to the development of de-generative joint disease.
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a. mild undernutrition. c. severe undernutrition. b. moderate undernutrition. d. morbid nutrition.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient's reflexes are documented as being 3+. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
A. The patient's reflexes are normal. B. The patient's reflexes are stronger than normal. C. The patient's reflexes are weaker than normal. D. The patient's reflexes are hyperactive.