A patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is reluctant to start some recommended therapies. The nurse tells the patient that early intervention is crucial for long-term health
What rationales would the nurse provide for this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Early intervention is instrumental in bringing about long-term remission of symptoms.
2. Beginning treatment early can help control pain generated by the disorder.
3. If the disease is not treated, tissue and joint damage can be extreme.
4. Early and aggressive exercise will help keep joints mobile.
5. If treatment is started early, joint deformity can be avoided.
2,3
Rationale 1: RA is a chronic condition without a cure or long-term remission.
Rationale 2: RA is a painful condition that requires a combination of therapeutic approaches to treatment. Early treatment of pain helps maintain joint function.
Rationale 3: Treatment can help reduce the amount of tissue and joint damage. If treatment is started earlier, rather than later, tissue and joint damage can be minimized.
Rationale 4: Exercise should be balanced with rest, and joints should be safeguarded.
Rationale 5: Joint deformity is likely to occur despite early treatment.
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