When Educating the Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis, the Nurse Should

When educating the patient with ankylosing spondylitis, the nurse should emphasize which of the following treatment interventions? Select all that apply.

A) Encourage sleeping supine on an extra firm mattress if possible.
B) Prop self up in bed with extra pillows if having respiratory congestion.
C) Try using the heating pad prior to exercise to help stretching and improve movement.
D) Wear a knee immobilizer while biking to facilitate ability to exercise for longer periods.
E) Modify diet to include more protein from red meats and green vegetables for vitamin K.