A client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) asks the nurse if the disease is caused by ethnicity. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "RA affects those of German descent most often."
B) "RA is most prevalent in Caucasian females."
C) "RA is most prevalent in men under the age of 20 years."
D) "RA affects all races at the same rate."
Answer: D
RA affects 12% of the total population across all races. It affects women 3 times more than men, and the onset is usually between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
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