A Client with Early Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis Asks the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client with early stage rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse what they can do to help ease the symptoms of their disease. What would be the best response by the nurse?

• A) "The doctor could prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs."
• B) "The doctor could prescribe antipyretic drugs."
• C) "The doctor could prescribe antineoplastic drugs."
• D) "The doctor could prescribe antihypertensive drugs."

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