Multiple Choice
Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with newly diagnosed ankylosing spondylitis?
A) Advise the patient to sleep on the back with a flat pillow.
B) Emphasize that application of heat may worsen symptoms.
C) Schedule annual laboratory assessment for the HLA-B27 antigen.
D) Assist patient to choose physical activities that involve spinal flexion.
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