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A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse suggest to the client to reduce pain?

Answer Choices:

A. Only use cold packs for pain relief at all times.

B. Avoid all physical activity to prevent pain.

C. Alternate application of heat and cold to the affected joints. ✓ Correct Answer

D. Engage in high-impact aerobic exercises daily.

Correct Answer:

Alternate application of heat and cold to the affected joints.

Rationale:

🔥Alternating heat and cold therapy helps relieve pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

💧Cold packs reduce swelling and numbing pain during acute flare-ups.

🌡️Heat applications, such as warm compresses, increase circulation and relax stiff joints. 👩‍⚕️Using both modalities appropriately enhances nonpharmacologic pain management in chronic inflammatory conditions.

📌core message

Alternating heat and cold applications can reduce RA-related joint pain and stiffness.

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Category: LPN Nursing Exams
Subcategory: ATI Exams (LPN)
Domain: FUNDAMENTALS of Nursing (LPN ati)
Answer Choices: 4

Rhenis Nursing

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A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse suggest to the client to reduce pain?

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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