The nurse takes into consideration that the arthritic patient may be less likely to exercise because:
a. fragility of the bones puts the patient at risk for fractures.
b. numbness in the feet and legs put the patient at risk for a fall.
c. stiffened ligaments and tendons put the patient at risk for reduced flexibility.
d. moving heavy edematous limbs puts the patient at risk for fatigue.
ANS: C
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