A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Will

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Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and will begin daily oral corticosteroid treatment.Which baseline assessment(s) would be important for a patient receiving corticosteroids? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Baseline weight
• B) Blood pressure
• C) Complete blood cell count (CBC)
• D) Electrolyte studies
• E) Hydration status

Recognize the general characteristics and functions of connective tissue.

Understand the processes involved in glandular secretion and the types of secretions produced by different glands.

Identify the structural components that attach cells to the basement membrane and to each other.

Analyze the functional adaptations of epithelial tissues to their specific roles in protection, absorption, and secretion.

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