A nurse, in conjunction with a patient, establishes a plan to treat the pain associated with arthritis. What is the most effective strategy?
a. Avoid exercise to spare painful joints.
b. Use narcotics for pain relief.
c. Apply warm, moist compresses before doing activity.
d. Avoid assistive devices that encourage dependence.
C
Applying heat before exercise loosens the joints and decreases pain.
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