What activity is especially important for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis unless the joints are in a state of acute inflammation?
A) Resistance training for all joints
B) Forceful and frequent passive stretching of the involved joints
C) Prolonged immobilization
D) Gentle and frequent active or passive movement of the involved joints

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Prolonged immobilization of the affected extremity joints should be avoided in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis,particularly joints maintained in flexion.Gentle,careful,and frequent active or passive movement of the involved joints should be performed several times per day unless the joints are in a state of acute inflammation.The uninvolved joints should be exercised actively.

What Activity Is Especially Important for a Patient with Rheumatoid