Which should the nurse anticipate to be included in the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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For the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis, the nurse should anticipate the use of acetaminophen for pain management, topical ointments for localized relief, tramadol as a stronger pain reliever, and intraarticular corticosteroids to reduce inflammation within the joint. Biological response modifiers are not typically used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, as they are more commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

Which Should the Nurse Anticipate to Be Included in the Treatment