The mother of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis calls the nurse because the child is experiencing a painful exacerbation of the disease. The mother asks the nurse if the child should perform...

The mother of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis calls the nurse because the child is experiencing a painful exacerbation of the disease. The mother asks the nurse if the child should perform range-of-motion (ROM) exercises at this time. The nurse should make which response to the mother?

1. “Avoid all exercise during painful periods.” 2. “The ROM exercises must be performed every day.” 3. “Have the child perform simple isometric exercises during this time.” 4. “Administer additional pain medication before performing the ROM exercises.”