When Helping a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Plan a Daily

question 14

Multiple Choice

When helping a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan a daily routine, the nurse informs the patient that it is most helpful to start the day with

• A) a warm bath followed by a short rest.
• B) a 10-minute routine of isometric exercises.
• C) stretching exercises to relieve joint stiffness.
• D) active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises.

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