A client who has passed the acute phase of rheumatoid arthritis is permitted to be out of bed as tolerated. After assisting the client out of bed where should the nurse place the client?
A straight-back armchair: allows the hips and shoulders to be against the back of the chair while fully supporting the thighs.
Explanation:
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease in which symmetric involvement of multiple joints occurs. This can cause significant physical limitations and therefore a deterioration in the quality of life.
