A client is experiencing osteoarthritis (OA), and asks the nurse how the disease will affect his ability to perform. The nurse tells the client that:
1. OA changes the anatomy of the hands, making normal activity difficult.
2. OA does not affect structure, but pain stops functioning.
3. OA produces very little changes in the adult.
4. OA disrupts blood flow to the joints.
Answer: 1
1. Due to the destruction of joint cartilage, bones become displaced and the anatomy changes, causing the affected joints to not function appropriately.
2. If pain were the only problem, the client could be placed on a pain regimen and still function. Because OA changes the structure of the joints, they will not perform as designed.
3. OA changes bone structure regardless of age of onset.
4. OA does not reduce blood flow to the joint.
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