A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Is Being Seen in the Outpatient

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is being seen in the outpatient clinic for a progress checkup. The nurse is reviewing the patient's plan of care and determines that the patient has met a goal of treatment when the patient makes which statement?

• A)"I sleep for 10 hours at night."
• B)"My joint pain is still severe in the morning."
• C)"I get help with household tasks from my children and spouse."
• D)"I try not to be too active because of the pain."

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