Question

A nursing is caring for a client with moderate RA. Which nonpharmacological interventions would a nurse include in the care plan? Select all that apply.

a. Massaging inflamed joints

b. Avoiding ROM exercises

c. Applying splints to inflamed joints

d. Applying moist heat to joints

e. Using assistive devices at all times

f. Selecting clothing that has Velcro fasteners

Which of these will be right answer choices...

Answer 1

question:- A nursing is caring for a client with moderate RA. Which nonpharmacological interventions would a nurse include in the care plan? Select all that apply.

ANSWER:- 1.Applying splints to inflamed joints

                   2. selecting clothing that has velcro fasteners

                  3. applying moist heat to joint

EXPLANATION: 1.inflamed joints should never be massaged because doing so can aggravate inflammation.

                           2. a physical therapy program, including rom exercises and carefully individualized therapeutic exercises,

                               prevents loss of joint function.

                          3. Assistive devices should be used only when marked loss of rom occurs