A client with RA is anxious to perform all of her activities of daily living. The nurse can best help the client by encouraging
A) a slow, progressive schedule of daily activities.
B) complete rest during periods of exacerbation.
C) performance of activities in the early morning.
D) the use of assistive devices for dressing.

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Encourage the client to stay active. Maintaining function and mobility is necessary for clients to take care of themselves. Progressive exercise, activity, and range-of-motion (ROM) exercises help accomplish this goal. Especially bothersome is morning stiffness, which may require the client reorganize the day's activities, or begin some activities the night before.

A Client with RA Is Anxious to Perform All of Her