When caring for a patient who is 34 years old and has rheumatoid arthritis, the nurse should remember that
a. exercise should be avoided to decrease pain.
b. the patient should be discouraged from performing activities of daily living.
c. rest and exercise are both important parts of therapy.
d. pain is best controlled by use of narcotic analgesics.
C
Rest is important because fatigue is a major problem. Exercise helps prevent the joints from "freezing" and the muscles from weakening.
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