A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Osteoarthritis

A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoarthritis.What is the best recommendation by the nurse to this patient to control chronic pain?

A) Administer analgesics only when needed.
B) Administer analgesics as prescribed on a routine basis.
C) Plan activities with no rest periods to complete the activities quickly.
D) Wear high-heeled shoes to keep the body in alignment.

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