Question

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? a. Apply cold packs directly on the skin of the affected joints b. administer biological response modifiers to prevent infection c. take a hot shower in the morning to decrease stiffness d. cluster physical activities during the day

Answer 1

The instructions that the nurse should include in her teaching is that the patient should take a hot shower in the morning to decrease stiffness. That is option C.

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

The rheumatoid arthritis can be defined as the inflammatory disorder that affects the joints of the limbs.

This occurs when the immune system produces antibodies that attacks the normal cell of the body.

One of the self-management strategies that can reduce pain by decreasing stiffness and improving joint mobility for people with rheumatoid arthritis.