A nurse is teaching the parents of a client who was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA)about their child's condition. Which statement by the parents indicates the need for further instruction?
A)"Our daughter's OA is likely related to a joint injury she sustained last year."
B)"Most kids with OA usually have only one or two affected joints."
C)"Because our daughter developed OA as a child, she is more likely to become disabled as a result of this condition."
D)"Our daughter may outgrow her OA as she ages."

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A)Juvenile OA is usually secondary to a congenital abnormality, genetic condition, or joint injury. It typically occurs only in the one or two joints affected by the abnormality or injury. Children with OA are less likely to become disabled and may outgrow the condition as they age. Thus, the parents' statement about an increased likelihood of disability indicates the need for further instruction.
B)Juvenile OA is usually secondary to a congenital abnormality, genetic condition, or joint injury. It typically occurs only in the one or two joints affected by the abnormality or injury. Children with OA are less likely to become disabled and may outgrow the condition as they age. Thus, the parents' statement about an increased likelihood of disability indicates the need for further instruction.
C)Juvenile OA is usually secondary to a congenital abnormality, genetic condition, or joint injury. It typically occurs only in the one or two joints affected by the abnormality or injury. Children with OA are less likely to become disabled and may outgrow the condition as they age. Thus, the parents' statement about an increased likelihood of disability indicates the need for further instruction.
D)Juvenile OA is usually secondary to a congenital abnormality, genetic condition, or joint injury. It typically occurs only in the one or two joints affected by the abnormality or injury. Children with OA are less likely to become disabled and may outgrow the condition as they age. Thus, the parents' statement about an increased likelihood of disability indicates the need for further instruction.

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