You are the nurse giving discharge instructions to the caregivers of a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who is going home from the hospital. The caregivers ask about physical activities
Which of the following activities would be best for this child? a. swimming and golf c. wrestling and karate
b. football and basketball d. ice hockey and skateboarding
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A Correct. The best activities for a child with JRA would be swimming and golf. Exercise maintains or increases range of motion and improves strength and endurance. However, high impact and contact sports should be avoided.
B Incorrect. Football and basketball should be avoided because they are contact sports.
C Incorrect. Wrestling and karate should be avoided because they are contact sports.
D Incorrect. Ice hockey, a contact sport, and skateboarding, a high impact sport, should be avoided.
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