Osteoarthritis Teaching 313
Instructed patient about how in many cases this condition produces some amount of short-lived discomfort that disappears within a year. Limited and minor pain of osteoarthritis may occur at intervals of a few months or a year and can be treated putting the joint to rest, applying heat and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Osteoarthritis Teaching 1178Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis, such as: never exercise a hot, inflamed joint.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1195Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: stiffness upon rising and fatigue, among others.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1174Taught that following safety measures to prevent falls is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1191Taught that Osteoarthritis can affect all mobile joints, especially weight-bearing joints.