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CLIENT’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: 80 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
 10 vegetables and 10 fruits commonly found in the Philippines

Rich in vitamins, minerals & High in Vitamin A, C & Good source of Vit. C, can Rich in fiber & antioxidants Good source of Vitamin C
antioxidant Potassium help support collagen
production & joint health

Good source of vitamins and Anti-inflammatory Rich in antioxidants and

Known for High in Vit. A& C minerals properties Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory
properties
 10 vegetables and 10 fruits commonly found in the Philippines

Contains bromelain, an Good source of Vit. A and C High in Vit. C, can help
Rich in Vit. C and enzyme with inflammatory support collagen production Good source of potassium
beta-carotene properties & joint health

Rich in healthy fats & Vit. E Good source of healthy fats High in Vit. C Rich in antioxidants High in antioxidants
& antioxidants
 10 EXERCISES

Straight Leg Raises Hip Rotations

Side Leg Raises Hamstring Curls Swimming

Walking Ankle Circles Heel Raises

Cycling Wrist Flexion and Extension
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listening!
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