The Nurse Explores Nonpharmacological Approaches with an Older Client with Chronic

Multiple Choice

The nurse explores nonpharmacological approaches with an older client with chronic osteoarthritis pain. What is the best action for the nurse to teach to the client?

A) Weight control should eliminate osteoarthritis-related knee pain.
B) Avoid activities that increase osteoarthritis-related discomfort.
C) When pain medications are taken regularly, other pain interventions are not needed.
D) Daily swimming is a useful adjunct to prescribed pain medication.