A client with RA is anxious to perform all of her activities of daily living. The nurse can best help the client by encouraging
a. a slow, progressive schedule of daily activities.
b. complete rest during periods of exacerbation.
c. performance of activities in the early morning.
d. the use of assistive devices for dressing.
A
Encourage the client to stay active. Maintaining function and mobility is necessary for clients to take care of themselves. Progressive exercise, activity, and range-of-motion (ROM) exercises help accomplish this goal. Especially bothersome is morning stiffness, which may require the client reorganize the day's activities, or begin some activities the night before.
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