A community nurse has identified a need for educational programming am

A community nurse has identified a need for educational programming among the residents of an assistive living facility dealing with osteoarthritis. The best example of such programming is:

1. “Planning the best exercise program for you.”
2. “Recognizing how arthritis has affected your life.”
3. “Proper self administration of antiinflammatory medication”
4. “Be an informed consumer—don’t fall for false arthritis cures.”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Thorough assessment and appropriate community based interventions provide an opportunity to improve the lifestyle and quality of life of older adults in general. The focus is on broad-based needs not specific client needs. Answer 4 offers information applicable to the entire resident population diagnoses with osteoarthritis.