A Client Is Suspected to Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client is suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis.Which manifestations does the nurse assess this client carefully for?

• A) Crepitus when the client moves the shoulders
• B) Numbness and tingling in the client's fingers
• C) Client has cool feet, with weak pedal pulses
• D) Low-grade fever, fatigue, anorexia with weight loss

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Definitions:

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories that assess the morality of actions based on their outcomes or purposes rather than on the actions themselves.

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests individuals progress through a series of moral reasoning stages.