The Nurse Emphasizes the Need for Range-Of-Motion Exercises for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse emphasizes the need for range-of-motion exercises for a patient who is having an acute exacerbation of RA with joint pain and swelling in both hands.What should the nurse teach the patient?

• A) The joints should not be exercised when pain is present.
• B) Cold applications to the joints before exercise will decrease the pain.
• C) The exercises should be performed passively by someone other than the patient.
• D) Joint motion required for activities of daily living is sufficient exercise for the joints.

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