A nurse provides instructions to a client with rheumatoid arthritis about joint exercises that are important to prevent deformity and reduce pain. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
A. "I should always maintain good posture."
B. "I should stop my exercises if I get tired."
C. "I should avoid all exercise when my joints are inflamed."
D. "Doing range-of-motion exercises every day will ease the pain."
Ans: C. "I should avoid all exercise when my joints are inflamed."
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a. severity b. duration c. incidence d. prevalence
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