A school-age client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) wants to participate in the school sports programs. The client asks the nurse to recommend a sporting activity that is appropriate
Which activity would be the most appropriate for the nurse to recommend? 1. Baseball
2. Basketball
3. Football
4. Swimming
4
Explanation:
1. Baseball places stress on the knee joints.
2. Basketball involves running, which will stress the joints.
3. All positions in football will cause stress to the joints.
4. Swimming helps to exercise all the extremities without putting undue stress on joints.
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