NCLEX-RN

Category - Health Promotion

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a community about osteoarthritis. The nurse determines that the following clients are at increased risk for osteoarthritis except?
  1. A 20-year old client with a BMI of 23
  2. A 28-year old client with a BMI of 32
  3. A 55-year old client with a BMI of 20
  4. A 59-year old client with a BMI of 32
Explanation
Answer: A - Obesity, aging, and overuse of joints increase the risk for osteoarthritis. The risk for osteoarthritis increases between 55 to 65 years. A BMI greater than 30 is classified as obesity.
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