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Medesa

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A school-age child with rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse to recommend an exercise activity. The nurse should recommend
 
  1. softball.
  2. football.
  3. swimming.
  4. basketball.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child with rheumatoid arthritis. A nonpharmacological measure to reduce the joint pain is
 
  1. moist heat.
  2. elevation of extremity.
  3. massage.
  4. immobilization.


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jaygar71

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:3
Rationale:Swimming helps to exercise all of the extremities without putting undue stress on joints.Softball,football,and basketball could exacerbate joint discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:1
Rationale:Moist heat can promote relief of pain and decrease joint stiffness. Elevation of extremity would not have an effect on reducing pain in rheumatoid arthritis.Massage of extremities should be avoided because of a potential risk for emboli.Immobilizati on can lead to contractures,and range of motion to the involved joint should be maintained.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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