The nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when a patient diagnosed with scleroderma says which of the following?
a. "Paraffin baths can be used to help my hands."
b. "I should lie down for an hour after each meal."
c. "Lotions will help if I rub them in for a long time."
d. "I should perform range-of-motion exercises daily."
ANS: B
Because of the esophageal scarring, patients should sit up for 2 hours after eating. The other patient statements are correct and indicate that the teaching has been effective.
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