The nurse caring for a client with systemic sclerosis should include in the teaching plan the measure to prevent pain and injury, which is
a. do not stand for longer than 30 minutes at a time.
b. exercise only moderately.
c. wash the hands with plain water only.
d. wear gloves when removing food from the freezer.
D
Because of Raynaud's phenomenon that accompanies this disorder, clients should protect their digits by using gloves or wearing warm socks when exposure to the cold is unavoidable.
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