When the child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) complains of stiffness in the joints in the morning and after a period of inactivity, the nurse recognizes the description of the _________ phenomenon
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Gel
The "gel phenomenon" is a stiffening of the joints in the morning and after a period of inactivity.
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