A 67-year-old patient who weighs 285 pounds comes to the doctor's office with a history of progressive onset of pain in her knees and hips. The doctor may tell her what about her treatment?
a. Nothing can be done for her because of her weight.
b. She should take two aspirins and call him in the morning.
c. She should take two aspirins four to six times per day.
d. The pain can be resolved by diet and exercise.
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