The nurse knows that as the symptoms of a disease change, modifications need to be made in the treatment plan
The nurse would teach the patient with rheumatic disease that it is acceptable to perform passive range of motion during which phase of the inflammatory process?
A) Acute exacerbation, severe pain
B) Subacute exacerbation, moderate pain
C) Subacute exacerbation, minimal pain
D) Remission
Ans: A
Feedback: Active range of motion and isometric exercises are recommended for periods of inactive disease. Active assisted or active range of motion within pain tolerance is suggested for subacute inflammation. Passive range of motion is suggested during periods of acute exacerbation with severe pain.
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