A Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Reports Mobility

A patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis reports mobility impairment as a result of hip and knee joint stiffness. Which intervention should the nurse include in an education session to address this problem?. Select all that apply.

A) Encouraging frequent periods of rest for the affected hip and knee joints
B) Educating the patient's family to perform passive range-of-motion exercises of the affected joints
C) Instructing the patient in the proper technique for active range of motion of the affected joints
D) Discussing the use of relaxation techniques when affected joints are most painful
E) Suggesting the application of ice to the affected joints to minimize pain