Which patient seen by the nurse in the outpatient clinic is most likely to require teaching about ways to reduce risk for osteoarthritis (OA)?

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OA is more likely to occur in women as a result of estrogen reduction at menopause and in individuals whose work involves repetitive movements and lifting.Moderate exercise,such as softball,reduces risk for OA.Diabetes is not a risk factor for OA.Working on a construction crew would involve nonrepetitive work and thus would not be as risky.

Which Patient Seen by the Nurse in the Outpatient Clinic