Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Take a hot shower in the morning to decrease stiffness. Heat therapy helps relax muscles, improve blood flow, and reduce stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis. Hot showers in the morning can help alleviate morning joint stiffness.
Choice B is incorrect because biological response modifiers are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, not prevent infection. Choice C is incorrect as cold packs are not typically recommended for rheumatoid arthritis, as they can worsen stiffness. Choice D is incorrect as spreading physical activities throughout the day is more beneficial than clustering them.
Choice B is incorrect because biological response modifiers are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, not prevent infection. Choice C is incorrect as cold packs are not typically recommended for rheumatoid arthritis, as they can worsen stiffness. Choice D is incorrect as spreading physical activities throughout the day is more beneficial than clustering them.