A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Complains of Joint Pain That

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains of joint pain that lasted for 3 hours after her last therapy session.What is the appropriate action the physical therapist assistant (PTA) should take for today's exercise session?

• A) increase intensity of exercise
• B) decrease intensity of exercise
• C) maintain current level of exercise
• D) contact the supervising physical therapist

Understand how to develop accurate nursing diagnoses based on assessment data and critical thinking.

Recognize the importance of incorporating patient preferences and cultural considerations into nursing care plans.

Distinguish between different types of nursing diagnoses and their appropriate applications.

Understand the steps involved in the diagnostic reasoning process to determine nursing diagnoses.

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