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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases

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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases 1. The nurse is teaching a community health class about health promotion techniques. Which statement... by a student indicates a strategy to help prevent the development of osteoarthritis? a. “I will keep my BMI under 24.” b. “I will switch to low-tar cigarettes.” c. “I will start jogging twice a week.” d. “I will have a family tree done.” ANS: A Obesity increases the stress on weight-bearing joints and contributes to the development of degenerative joint disease. Smoking does not decrease risk for osteoarthritis. Jogging increases the risk because of increased wear and tear on the joints. There is a genetic link to osteoarthritis; creating a family tree might help the client discover if there is any familial link but will not help prevent the disorder. [Show More]

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