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 (OA)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 OA. NSAIDs are most effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bedrest.
B)Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis (OA)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 OA. NSAIDs are most effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bedrest.
C)Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis (OA)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 OA. NSAIDs are most effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bedrest.
D)Interventions appropriate for a client with osteoarthritis (OA)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 OA. NSAIDs are most effective if taken before the pain is severe. The client should be encouraged to be mobile, not on strict bedrest.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client with Osteoarthritis