When Teaching Range-Of-Motion Exercises to a Patient Who Is Having

When teaching range-of-motion exercises to a patient who is having an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with joint pain and swelling in both hands, the nurse teaches the patient that

A) affected joints should not be exercised when pain is present.
B) cold applications before exercise will decrease joint pain.
C) exercises should be performed passively by someone other than the patient.
D) regular walking may substitute for range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on some days.