A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The patient asks the nurse what causes OA. What would the nurse tell the patient is a well-recognized risk factor for osteoarthritis?
A) Smoking
B) Obesity
C) Weight loss
D) Less than 20 years of age
Ans: B
Feedback: Risk factors for osteoarthritis include increased age, obesity, and previous joint damage. Risk factors of OA do not include smoking, weight loss, or being less than 20 years of age.
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