You are assessing a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient tells you that the first joint involved was the right knee
The patient goes on to say that he used to love to walk but just can't handle much of it anymore. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Sometimes you just have to push through the pain to do things you like to do."
B) "I will get you a referral for physical therapy."
C) "I am sure you can find other things you like to do just as well."
D) "Your inability to do things you used to do is telling you that your disease is getting worse."
Ans: D
Feedback: Decreased range of motion may indicate severity or progression of disease. Options
A and C are incorrect as they are insensitive to the patient's feelings and needs. Option B is incorrect, as a nurse does not make a referral to physical therapy, the physician does.
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