A client with rheumatoid arthritis has come to the clinic for a progress check. The nurse determines that the client has met a goal of treatment when the client tells the nurse which of the following?
1. "I have delegated household chores to other family members.".
2. "I do not perform household chores.".
3. "I sleep for nine hours at night.".
4. "I have increased pain in my joints.".
1. "I have delegated household chores to other family members.".
Rationale:
One technique for reducing stress on the joints is to delegate household tasks to family members. The client does not need to refrain from all household chores. Sleeping for nine hours at night will not alleviate the need for frequent rest periods during the day. Increased joint pain would indicate that goals have not been met.
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