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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the information?

A.

I will schedule important tasks in the afternoon.

B.

I need to perform range-of-motion of my joints if I notice they are red.

C.

I should stop exercising if 1 experience any discomfort.

D.

I can use heat or cold to help relieve my pain

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.    Scheduling important tasks in the afternoon is a good strategy for managing fatigue, it does not directly address pain relief.
B.    Performing range-of-motion if joints are red may exacerbate inflammation and is not a recommended practice.
C.    Stopping exercising if experiencing discomfort is essential to differentiate between normal discomfort and pain that may indicate potential harm. Continuing with mild discomfort may be appropriate.
D.    Both heat and cold applications can provide relief from rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Popliteal and femoral pulses are not typically used for assessing circulation to the brain.
B. Femoral pulse is not commonly used for assessing brain circulation.
C. The carotid pulse is commonly assessed to evaluate circulation to the brain, especially in emergency situations.
D. Radial pulse is more commonly used to assess peripheral circulation in the arm.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Scheduling important tasks in the afternoon is a good strategy for managing fatigue, it does not directly address pain relief.
B. Performing range-of-motion if joints are red may exacerbate inflammation and is not a recommended practice.
C. Stopping exercising if experiencing discomfort is essential to differentiate between normal discomfort and pain that may indicate potential harm. Continuing with mild discomfort may be appropriate.
D. Both heat and cold applications can provide relief from rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation.

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