The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Has Rheumatoid Arthritis

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about how to manage activities of daily living. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

• A)Stand rather than sit when performing household chores.
• B)Avoid activities that require continuous use of the same muscles.
• C)Strengthen small hand muscles by wringing sponges or washcloths.
• D)Protect the knee joints by sleeping with a small pillow under the knees.

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Definitions:

Emotional Influence

The impact of one's emotions on their cognitive processes and behaviors, including decision-making and interpersonal interactions.

Physical Arousal

The physiological state of being alert and reactive to stimuli, involving the activation of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and various endocrine processes.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released by the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body to deal with threats or pressure.

Two-Factor Theory

Two-Factor Theory, in the context of emotion, suggests that emotions are based on physiological arousal and cognitive labels; we interpret our physical responses and decide on the emotion we're feeling.