A 21-year-old male has just been diagnosed with a spondyloarthropathy. What will be a major nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Referral for assistive devices
B) Teaching about symptom management
C) Referral to classes to stop smoking
D) Setting up an exercise program
Ans: B
Feedback: Major nursing interventions in the spondyloarthropathies are related to symptom management and maintenance of optimal functioning. Therefore options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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