The nurse is discussing conservative management of tendonitis with a patient. Which of the following may be an effective approach to managing tendonitis?
A) Weight reduction
B) Stress reduction
C) Intermittent application of ice and heat to the affected joint
D) Range of motion of the affected joint
Ans: C
Feedback: Conservative management of tendonitis includes rest of the extremity, intermittent ice and heat to the joint, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to control the inflammation and pain. Weight reduction, stress reduction, and range-of-motion exercises are not part of conservative management of tendonitis.
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