A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Newly

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . The client asks the nurse to explain the difference is between RA and osteoarthritis (OA) . Which responses by the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A)"The onset of OA is gradual, whereas the onset of RA may be rapid."
• B)"With OA, multiple joints are symmetrically affected; RA affects one joint at a time."
• C)"The affected joints in RA feel cold to the touch, whereas the affected joints in OA are warm or hot to the touch."
• D)"OA is slowly progressive, whereas RA is characterized by exacerbations and remissions."
• E)"With RA, pain and stiffness occur with activity; with OA, pain and stiffness are predominant upon arising."

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