Write a 3 page paper (including separate title and reference pages). The paper must be at least 1300 words. Identify the factors that could have caused or lead (Pathogenesis) to the particular disease or condition, the signs and symptoms, and other affected body systems that are associated with the disease or condition.
Suggested Responses for the "Patient Teaching" exercises located on pages 88-89:
1. OSTEOARTHRITIS
Reinforce that certain food supplementation-therapeutic diets, medications, and proper exercise can significantly improve the quality of life for these patients. Provide the patient with printed materials available in the office. Encourage him or her to remain active as prescribed by the physician.
2. LYME DISEASE
Reinforce the importance of completing the entire regimen of antibiotics as prescribed .Additionally, stress the importance of keeping the follow-up appointment.
3. GOUT
Using printed material available in the office, help the patient understand that early measures to treat inflammation, such as ice packs and anti-inflammatory medication, could be helpful to avoid prolonged pain and dysfunction. Specific dietary instructions should be given to each patient with gout.
4. OSTEOPOROSIS
Using the printed information, provide the patient with information regarding preferred diets. She should be instructed to stop smoking and informed about calcium and vitamin D intake along with recommended exercise programs.