A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Being Seen in the Clinic

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis being seen in the clinic has rheumatoid nodules on the elbows.Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis.
• B) Teach the patient about injections for the nodules.
• C) Assess the nodules for skin breakdown or infection.
• D) Discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodules.

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