Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

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Adequate rest helps decrease the fatigue and pain associated with RA. Patients are taught to avoid stressing joints,use warm baths to relieve stiffness,and use a firm mattress. When the disease is stabilized,a therapeutic exercise program is usually developed by a physical therapist to include exercises that improve flexibility and strength of affected joints,as well as the patient's general endurance.

Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care