A nurse is performing the health history and physical assessment of a patient who has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What assessment finding is most consistent with the clinical presentation of RA?
A) Cool joints with decreased range of motion
B) Signs of systemic infection
C) Joint stiffness, especially in the morning
D) Visible atrophy of the knee and shoulder joints
Ans: C
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In addition to joint pain and swelling, another classic sign of RA is joint stiffness, especially in the morning. Joints are typically swollen, not atrophied, and systemic infection does not accompany the disease. Joints are often warm rather than cool.
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