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PATIENT’S PROFILE
The client stated that he’s
Name: Isabelo T. Gomez Jr. Chief Complaint: experiencing joint pain and
stiffness, pain scale of 7/10.
Age: 52 years old
Blood Pressure: 140/90mmHg
Gender: Male
Temperature: 37℃
Address: Pasonanca

Status: Married Pulse Rate: 130 bpm

Birthday: June 15, 1971 Respiration Rate: 21 breaths/min

Religion: Roman Catholic Oxygen Sat: 98%


OSTEOARTHRITIS
Cabanilla, Jefflhenord & Morales,Mavrick
Table of contents

Signs &
01 Definition 02 Symptoms 03 Factors

04 Diagnostic 05 Treatment 06
Nursing
Examination Interventions
Osteoarthritis
● The most common form of arthritis (4.2 million filipinos
suffer from OA)
● It affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.
● A degenerative joint disease (wear & tear)
Signs and Symptoms
“J-O-I-N-T-S”
J - Joint Pain

O -Osteophyte Formation

I - Inflammation

N - Noisy Joints

T - Tenderness

S - Stiffness
Factors
Joint
Injury Age Obesity

Genetics Gender
Overuse

Musculoskeletal Weak Environmental


abnormalities Muscles Factors
Diagnostic Examinations

Physical Examination &


Medical History Blood Tests:

X-rays Joint Aspiration


(Arthrocentesis)
Computed Tomography
(CT) Scan

Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
Treatment
Medical
NSAIDS TENS
Nonsteroidal Transcutaneous
anti-inflammatory Electrical Nerve
drugs Stimulation

Acetaminophen Duloxetine Surgical


Osteotomy Joint Replacement
(arthroplasty)

Arthroscopy
Nursing
Interventions
● Assess and monitor the patient’s pain levels
regularly.
● Encourage the use of assistive devices like
canes, walker, or braces when necessary.
● Collaborate with physical therapists to
develop and implement individualized
exercise plans.
● Provide guidance on maintaining a healthy
weight or losing weight if necessary, as
excess weight can exacerbate osteoarthritis
symptoms.
Nursing
Interventions

● Assess the patient’s home


environment for safety and
recommend modifications if
needed, such as handrails or hamps
● Educate patients about prescribed
medications, including the correct
dosage, frequency, and potential
side effects
● Offer emotional support to patients
dealing with the challenges of
chronic pain and disability
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listening!
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