Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with newly diagnosed ankylosing spondylitis?

• A)Advise the patient to sleep on the back with a flat pillow.
• B)Emphasize that application of heat may worsen symptoms.
• C)Schedule annual laboratory assessment for the HLA-B27 antigen.
• D)Assist patient to choose physical activities that involve spinal flexion.

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