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Which action is appropriate for assisting a person with arthritis?
Which action is appropriate for assisting a person with arthritis?
- Encouraging the person to use assistive devices as needed (correct)
- Applying cold therapy to the affected joints
- Encouraging the person to exercise the affected joints vigorously
- Moving a joint that is painful, red, or swollen
What is important to focus on when caring for a person with osteoporosis?
What is important to focus on when caring for a person with osteoporosis?
- Keeping areas where the person walks clear and free of tripping hazards (correct)
- Placing objects the person needs out of reach to prevent falls
- Using heat therapy to relieve bone pain
- Encouraging vigorous exercise to strengthen bones
What should be done to assist a person with hip fracture?
What should be done to assist a person with hip fracture?
- Using a transfer belt when assisting the person to walk or move (correct)
- Applying heat therapy directly to the fractured area
- Ignoring any new pain reported by the person
- Encouraging the person to bear weight on the affected hip immediately
How should one approach morning care for a person taking pain medication for arthritis?
How should one approach morning care for a person taking pain medication for arthritis?
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What should be encouraged to reduce stiffness and pain in a person with arthritis?
What should be encouraged to reduce stiffness and pain in a person with arthritis?
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