A client seeking treatment for severe knee pain has worked in a factory for 30 years in a position requiring repetitive lifting and carrying of 20- to 40-pound boxes. Based on the client's history, the nurse should anticipate which initial recommendation from the multidisciplinary healthcare team?

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A)Of these options, pharmacologic therapy would be the most likely initial intervention. Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and joint injections are all possible options. Joint replacement should be delayed as long as possible because artificial joints often require replacement within 15-20 years. There is not enough information to determine whether applying for disability is appropriate at this time. A cane is not indicated at this time.
B)Of these options, pharmacologic therapy would be the most likely initial intervention. Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and joint injections are all possible options. Joint replacement should be delayed as long as possible because artificial joints often require replacement within 15-20 years. There is not enough information to determine whether applying for disability is appropriate at this time. A cane is not indicated at this time.
C)Of these options, pharmacologic therapy would be the most likely initial intervention. Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and joint injections are all possible options. Joint replacement should be delayed as long as possible because artificial joints often require replacement within 15-20 years. There is not enough information to determine whether applying for disability is appropriate at this time. A cane is not indicated at this time.
D)Of these options, pharmacologic therapy would be the most likely initial intervention. Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and joint injections are all possible options. Joint replacement should be delayed as long as possible because artificial joints often require replacement within 15-20 years. There is not enough information to determine whether applying for disability is appropriate at this time. A cane is not indicated at this time.

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