The rehabilitation nurse clarifies that the goals of therapy for patients with rheumatic arthritis are to (select all that apply):
1. decrease inflammation.
2. decrease pain.
3. promote adaptation of limitations.
4. modify approach to activities of daily living.
5. supply patient education and support.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All options are goals for rehabilitation for the rheumatoid arthritis patient.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 886
OBJ: 6 TOP: Goals for Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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