The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which intervention will the nurse advise the client to do in order to reduce discomfort?
1. Apply ice to the painful joint.
2. Immerse the painful joint in cold water.
3. Apply heat pack once a day.
4. Apply heat to the painful joint several times a day.
Correct Answer: 4
Heat is more effective for chronic joint pain, and it would be best to have the client apply heat several times a day because the pain is chronic and the effects of the warm pack will subside. Ice or cold water will increase the client's discomfort.
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