Which clinical manifestation would be an unexpected finding in a client with rheumatoid arthritis?
A. Anemia
B. Red, tender joints
C. Crepitus of involved joints
D. Symmetric and bilateral joint involvement
C
Crepitus is associated with degenerative joint disease as the cartilage is destroyed and the bone edges grate on each other. In rheumatoid arthritis, a pannus forms and fluid is often present in the joints. Although the joints are swollen, crepitus is not present.
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