A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The client reports that her pain is a 3 on a scale from 0 (none)to 10 (high)today. Which nonpharmacologic interventions can the nurse provide to enhance the client's comfort? Select all that apply.
A)Discourage any position changes.
B)Encourage relaxation techniques.
C)Immobilize the extremity.
D)Offer heat and/or cold packs.
E)Provide distraction activities.

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A)Nonpharmacologic activities for pain relief include relaxation, distraction, and application of heat and cold. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
B)Nonpharmacologic activities for pain relief include relaxation, distraction, and application of heat and cold. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
C)Nonpharmacologic activities for pain relief include relaxation, distraction, and application of heat and cold. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
D)Nonpharmacologic activities for pain relief include relaxation, distraction, and application of heat and cold. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
E)Nonpharmacologic activities for pain relief include relaxation, distraction, and application of heat and cold. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted