The nurse teaching a support group of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about
how to manage activities of daily living suggests they should

a. avoid activities requiring repetitive use of the same muscles and joints.
b. protect the knee joints by sleeping with a small pillow under the knees.
c. stand rather than sit when performing daily household and yard chores.
d. strengthen small hand muscles by wringing out sponges or washcloths.