Caring for Individuals 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

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

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

<p>Plan morning care after the person takes their morning dose of pain medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encourage the person to wear warm clothing that covers the affected joints</p> Signup and view all the answers