A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who is newly diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Rationale: A. Encourage the child to take naps during the day: While rest is important during flares, excessive daytime napping can contribute to stiffness and reduced physical function. Regular activity is encouraged to maintain joint mobility and overall well-being. B. Apply splints to the child's extremities during the day: Splints may be used during sleep or periods of rest to reduce deformities, but wearing them during the day can interfere with play, physical therapy, and functional use of joints, which are important in school-age children. C. Have the child take a tub bath each morning: Warm baths help relieve joint stiffness and pain, especially after nighttime immobility. Morning baths can promote flexibility, ease discomfort, and prepare the child for physical activity during the day. D. Keep the child on bedrest as long as pain persists: Prolonged bedrest may worsen joint stiffness and muscle atrophy. Controlled physical activity is beneficial and helps prevent complications related to immobility. Pain management should support continued movement.