A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).The client reports pain is a 3 on a scale from 1 to 10 today.Which non-pharmacological interventions can the nurse provide to enhance the client's comfort? Select all that apply.
A) Discourage any position changes.
B) Encourage relaxation techniques
C) Immobilize the extremity.
D) Offer a massage
E) Provide diversion activities.

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A) Non-pharmacological activities for pain relief include massage, relaxation, and diversion. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
B) Non-pharmacological activities for pain relief include massage, relaxation, and diversion. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
C) Non-pharmacological activities for pain relief include massage, relaxation, and diversion. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
D) Non-pharmacological activities for pain relief include massage, relaxation, and diversion. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.
E) Non-pharmacological activities for pain relief include massage, relaxation, and diversion. Position changes are encouraged along with supportive equipment. Immobilization would likely cause contractures in the joints.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted