The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis who suffers from chronic pain in the hands. When would be the best time for the nurse to perform range-of-motion exercises?
a) After the client has had a warm paraffin hand bath
b) First thing in the morning when the client wakes
c) After the client has a diagnostic test
d) After cool compresses have been applied to the hands
Answer: a) After the client has had a warm paraffin hand bath
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