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The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
Rest (B), range-of-motion exercises (C), and moist heat (E) manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Ice (A) can reduce inflammation, and a pillow under knees (D) may worsen stiffness.