Education for the client with rheumatoid arthritis would include which of the following?
a. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen when going out in the sun.
b. Stay in bed most of the day to maintain strength.
c. Take a warm shower to relieve joint stiffness and pain.
d. Do isometric exercises throughout the day.
C
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes inflammation, swelling, and increased synovial fluid; as more joint structures are affected, results include joint calcification, pain, limited mobility, and deformity. Warm water can assist the joint with movement by relaxing the joint structures.
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