An occupational therapist is treating a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which assessment finding in the client does the nurse share with the occupational therapist?
a. Difficulty sleeping because of pain in the knees and elbows
b. Difficulty tying shoelaces and doing zip-pers on clothing
c. Swollen knees with crepitus and limited range of motion
d. Generalized joint stiffness that is worse in the early morning
B
The functional assessment helps nurses and therapists measure how functional the client is with activities of daily living, including dressing. The occupational therapist can assist the client to explore clothing options that are easier to manage with arthritic fingers. The other findings would not necessarily need to be shared with the occupational therapist for the treatment plan.
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