The nurse recommends to patients with osteoarthritis that they consider physical therapy for assistance with (select all that apply):
1. isometric exercises.
2. moist heat application.
3. instruction with a TENS unit.
4. measures to increase range of motion.
5. measures to increase strength.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All the options are benefits attributed to physical therapy.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 895
OBJ: 6 TOP: Benefits of Physical Therapy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
COMPLETION
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