A client tells the nurse that he is having a difficult time with the diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knees since no one else has it in his family
Which of the following assessment findings might have increased this client's risk for the development of this disorder? 1. Body mass index 36.5
2. Client plays tennis 3 times each week
3. History of esophageal reflux disease
4. Blood pressure 136/78 mmHg
1. Body mass index 36.5
Rationale:
Primary osteoarthritis of the knee is 5 times more common in obese men. The client has a body mass index of 36.5, which is considered obese. Moderate recreational exercise has been shown to decrease the chance of developing osteoarthritis and the progression of manifestations when osteoarthritis is present. Esophageal reflux is not associated with the disorder. Blood pressure is not a known risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis.
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