The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis of the hip.Which intervention would be appropriate for this client?

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A) Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis include NSAIDs, moist heat, active range-of-motion exercises, proper posture and body mechanics, and assistive devices to safely maintain independence with activities of daily living. Opioid medication is not typically prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. NSAIDs are more effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bed rest.
B) Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis include NSAIDs, moist heat, active range-of-motion exercises, proper posture and body mechanics, and assistive devices to safely maintain independence with activities of daily living. Opioid medication is not typically prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. NSAIDs are more effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bed rest.
C) Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis include NSAIDs, moist heat, active range-of-motion exercises, proper posture and body mechanics, and assistive devices to safely maintain independence with activities of daily living. Opioid medication is not typically prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. NSAIDs are more effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bed rest.
D) Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis include NSAIDs, moist heat, active range-of-motion exercises, proper posture and body mechanics, and assistive devices to safely maintain independence with activities of daily living. Opioid medication is not typically prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. NSAIDs are more effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bed rest.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client with Osteoarthritis