The nurse is completing a health screening for a school-age child with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).The parents ask the nurse to recommend activities that will promote exercise for their child.Which recommendation by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Swimming is a low-impact exercise that can be beneficial for children with rheumatoid arthritis. Running, softball, and football can be too strenuous and may exacerbate joint pain and inflammation.

The Nurse Is Completing a Health Screening for a School-Age