The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the symptoms of RA?
a. Fatigue
b. Paralysis
c. Crepitation
d. Shortness of breath
ANS: A
Because of the systemic nature of RA, in addition to pain and joint involvement, the patient may have a low-grade fever, malaise, depression, lymphadenopathy, weakness, fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss. B. C. D. Paralysis, crepitation, and shortness of breath are not manifestations of RA.
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