The nurse cautions a client with RA that uninformed self-treatment that has the potential to make her condition worse is
a. application of cold compresses.
b. performing isometric exercises.
c. the use of aspirin to mask pain.
d. the use of deep heat.
D
Deep heat raises the temperature in the intra-articular joint spaces, increasing pain.
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