A client with chronic hip pain is diagnosed with osteoarthritis.Which instruction regarding home safety is the most appropriate for the nurse to provide to this client?

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A) The client should be encouraged to install grab bars in the bathroom near the commode and in the shower. The client should be instructed not to overuse the affected joints with excessive stair climbing. Scatter rugs are a hazard to mobility and should be avoided. The client should be instructed to sit in a straight-back chair, avoid slumping, and avoid the use of a recliner.
B) The client should be encouraged to install grab bars in the bathroom near the commode and in the shower. The client should be instructed not to overuse the affected joints with excessive stair climbing. Scatter rugs are a hazard to mobility and should be avoided. The client should be instructed to sit in a straight-back chair, avoid slumping, and avoid the use of a recliner.
C) The client should be encouraged to install grab bars in the bathroom near the commode and in the shower. The client should be instructed not to overuse the affected joints with excessive stair climbing. Scatter rugs are a hazard to mobility and should be avoided. The client should be instructed to sit in a straight-back chair, avoid slumping, and avoid the use of a recliner.
D) The client should be encouraged to install grab bars in the bathroom near the commode and in the shower. The client should be instructed not to overuse the affected joints with excessive stair climbing. Scatter rugs are a hazard to mobility and should be avoided. The client should be instructed to sit in a straight-back chair, avoid slumping, and avoid the use of a recliner.

A Client with Chronic Hip Pain Is Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis