A school-age child with rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse to recommend an exercise activity. The nurse should recommend
1. softball.
2. football.
3. swimming.
4. basketball.
Answer:3
Rationale:Swimming helps to exercise all of the extremities without putting undue stress on joints.Softball,football,and basketball could exacerbate joint discomfort.
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