A community health nurse is performing a visit to the home of a patient who has a history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). On what aspect of the patient's health should the nurse focus most closely during the visit?
A) The patient's understanding of rheumatoid arthritis
B) The patient's risk for cardiopulmonary complications
C) The patient's social support system
D) The patient's functional status
Ans: D
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The patient's functional status is a central focus of home assessment of the patient with RA. The nurse may also address the patient's understanding of the disease, complications, and social support, but the patient's level of function and quality of life is a primary concern.
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