An older client with arthritis is prescribed to begin an exercise regimen. How should the nurse instruct the client about exercising?

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Active range of motion exercises are beneficial for individuals with arthritis as they help maintain joint function and mobility without placing excessive stress on the joints, unlike resistive exercises with weights, prolonged stretching of all muscle groups, or high-intensity isometric exercises which may exacerbate symptoms.

An Older Client with Arthritis Is Prescribed to Begin an Exercise