A Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Reports Mobility

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis reports mobility impairment as a result of hip and knee joint stiffness. Which intervention should the nurse include in an education session to address this problem?. Select all that apply.

• A) Encouraging frequent periods of rest for the affected hip and knee joints
• B) Educating the patient's family to perform passive range-of-motion exercises of the affected joints
• C) Instructing the patient in the proper technique for active range of motion of the affected joints
• D) Discussing the use of relaxation techniques when affected joints are most painful
• E) Suggesting the application of ice to the affected joints to minimize pain

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