When the patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains about the daily exercise, the nurse encouragingly reminds the patient that exercises:
a. keeps the joints from "freezing."
b. will ensure better sleep.
c. should be vigorous for joint stimulation.
d. need not be done daily.
ANS: A
Daily gentle exercises keep the joints from "freezing" and keep the muscles from weakening.
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