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Osteoarthritis (Risk factors (obesity, Age, genetics, Race, Gender:…
Osteoarthritis
Risk factors
obesity
Age
genetics
Race
Gender: Female
Diagnostic Test
x-ray
surgery
bone scan
MRI
Pathophysiology
Loss of articular cartilage.Bones begins to rub against bone.
Nursing Diagnoses/ Interventions
Impaired Physical Mobility r/t pain as evidenced by stiffnes
assess for pain, note the location and the intensity of pain
Activity intolerance r/t joint pain
assist the patient with ADLs
encourage the patient to rest
Treatment
physical theraphy
pain medication
heat and cold packs
Sign and symptoms
stiffness
swelling
joint pain
cracking