In teaching a patient with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) about the management of the condition, the nurse instructs the patient to

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Deep-breathing exercises are used to decrease the risk for pulmonary complications that may occur with the reduced chest expansion that can occur with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Patients should sleep on the back and avoid flexed positions. Prolonged standing and walking should be avoided. There is no need for frequent naps.

In Teaching a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) About the Management