The nurse is gathering functional data on a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of these areas should be included?
a. Ability to dress
b. Muscular build
c. Nutritional status
d. Height and weight
ANS: A
Rheumatoid arthritis may make it difficult to perform activities such as dressing. Observe the patient's range of motion for performing independent activities of daily living. Pay particular attention to the hands, and observe movement in finger joints. B. C. D. Muscular build, height and weight, and nutritional status do not provide information about the patient's functional status.
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