The Nurse Caring for a Client with Systemic Sclerosis Should

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client with systemic sclerosis should include in the teaching plan the measure to prevent pain and injury, which is

• A) do not stand for longer than 30 minutes at a time.
• B) exercise only moderately.
• C) wash the hands with plain water only.
• D) wear gloves when removing food from the freezer.

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