The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. Which factor in the client's history and physical assessment would the nurse recognize as a risk factor for developing this condition?
A)Body mass index of 36.5
B)History of esophageal reflux disease
C)Client plays tennis three times each week
D)Blood pressure of 136/78 mmHg

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A)Obesity increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), because the added weight increases stress on weight-bearing joints, causing the joints to wear down more quickly. This client has a body mass index of 36.5, which is considered obese. Moderate recreational exercise (such as tennis three times per week)has been shown to decrease the chance of developing OA and slow the progression of manifestations when OA is present. Esophageal reflux is not associated with OA. Blood pressure is not a known risk factor for the development of OA.
B)Obesity increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), because the added weight increases stress on weight-bearing joints, causing the joints to wear down more quickly. This client has a body mass index of 36.5, which is considered obese. Moderate recreational exercise (such as tennis three times per week)has been shown to decrease the chance of developing OA and slow the progression of manifestations when OA is present. Esophageal reflux is not associated with OA. Blood pressure is not a known risk factor for the development of OA.
C)Obesity increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), because the added weight increases stress on weight-bearing joints, causing the joints to wear down more quickly. This client has a body mass index of 36.5, which is considered obese. Moderate recreational exercise (such as tennis three times per week)has been shown to decrease the chance of developing OA and slow the progression of manifestations when OA is present. Esophageal reflux is not associated with OA. Blood pressure is not a known risk factor for the development of OA.
D)Obesity increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), because the added weight increases stress on weight-bearing joints, causing the joints to wear down more quickly. This client has a body mass index of 36.5, which is considered obese. Moderate recreational exercise (such as tennis three times per week)has been shown to decrease the chance of developing OA and slow the progression of manifestations when OA is present. Esophageal reflux is not associated with OA. Blood pressure is not a known risk factor for the development of OA.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Osteoarthritis