Each of the Following Is True Regarding Principles of Joint

question 13

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true regarding principles of joint protection and energy conservation for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis experiencing a flare of the disease except:

• A)Stop activities for a period of time when pain or fatigue begins to develop.
• B)Perform stretching exercises once a day to help maintain joint alignment.
• C)Use adaptive equipment to avoid deforming forces during functional activities.
• D)Maintain inflamed joints in positions opposite the positions of deformity during periods of rest.

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