The home health nurse is doing a follow-up visit to a 41-year-old patient with recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment made by the nurse indicates that more patient teaching is needed?
a. The patient takes a 2-hour nap each day.
b. The patient has been taking 16 aspirins daily.
c. The patient sits on a stool while preparing meals.
d. The patient sleeps with two pillows under the head.
ANS: D
The joints should be maintained in an extended position to avoid contractures, so patients should use a small, flat pillow for sleeping. The other information is appropriate for a patient with RA and indicates that teaching has been effective.
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