The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . The nurse must remember in which way RA care is different from osteoarthritis care. Which nursing care does the nurse specifically provide for the patient with RA?
A) Exercise is poorly tolerated and frequent rest is needed.
B) Acutely inflamed joints will respond best to heat therapy.
C) It is essential to monitor all body systems for effects of the disease.
D) Injury and age are the greatest contributors to disease development.
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