Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching Range-Of-Motion Exercises

Which information will the nurse include when teaching range-of-motion exercises to a patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis?

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