When screening patients at a community center, the nurse will plan to teach ways to reduce risk factors for osteoarthritis to a

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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.

When Screening Patients at a Community Center, the Nurse Will