A Patient with Severe Ulnar Drift Caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe ulnar drift caused by rheumatoid arthritis is scheduled for an arthroplasty of the right hand and fingers.The nurse determines that the patient has realistic expectations of the outcome of surgery when the patient gives which of the following responses?

• A) "I will be able to use my fingers to grasp objects better."
• B) "My fingers will appear normal in size and shape after this surgery."
• C) "This procedure will prevent further deformity in my hands and fingers."
• D) "I will not have to perform exercises of my hands as frequently as I did before the surgery."

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