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After the nurse has finished teaching a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis (OA) of the right hip about how to manage the OA, which patient statement indicates a need for more teaching?

a. "I can take glucosamine to help decrease my knee pain."b. "I will take 1 g of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours."c. "I will take a shower in the morning to help relieve stiffness."d. "I can use a cane to decrease the pressure and pain in my hip."

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Answer:

b. "I will take 1 g of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours."

Step-by-step explanation:

Taking 1g every 4 hours will results in 7g of the dose per day. It is important to know that a maximum of 4g of the dose is okay in order to prevent liver damage.

Other statements are right and show a good knowledge of OA

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