A Nurses Plan of Care for a Patient with Rheumatoid

Multiple Choice

A nurses plan of care for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis includes several exercise-based interventions. Exercises for patients with rheumatoid disorders should have which of the following goals?

A) Maximize range of motion while minimizing exertion
B) Increase joint size and strength
C) Limit energy output in order to preserve strength for healing
D) Preserve and increase range of motion while limiting joint stress