The Nurse Is Designing a Teaching Plan for a Middle-Aged

Multiple Choice

The nurse is designing a teaching plan for a middle-aged client experiencing arthritis of the hips and hands from constant computer work. What should the nurse include in this instruction? Select all that apply.

A) Alternate heat and cold therapies.
B) Avoid doing hand exercises.
C) Stand up and walk frequently to prevent constant sitting.
D) Alternate weight-bearing with non-weight-bearing exercises.
E) Take frequent rest breaks from using the computer keyboard.