Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
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During the active phase of rheumatic fever, the nurse teaches parents of a child with acute rheumatic fever to assist in minimizing joint pain and promoting healing by:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Any movement of the joint causes severe pain. Touching or moving the joint causes severe pain. Immobilization in a functional position allows the joint to rest and heal. Pressure from the warm water bottle or pads can cause severe pain or burning of the skin.