Osteoarthritis Teaching 860
Taught that following good body mechanics, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing and/or controlling Osteoarthritis.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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Osteoarthritis Teaching 1200Taught that controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1196Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: heberdens nodes (nodular bony enlargements within the joint).Osteoarthritis Teaching 1192Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: obesity, trauma and genetic tendency, among others.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1180Taught that taking corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.