Your older adult patient has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and has been achieving only modest relief of her symptoms with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
When creating this patient's plan of care, which nursing diagnosis would most likely be appropriate?
A) Self-care deficit related to fatigue and joint stiffness
B) Ineffective airway clearance related to chronic pain
C) Risk for hopelessness related to body image disturbance
D) Anxiety related to chronic joint pain
Ans: A
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Nursing diagnoses are actual or potential problems that can be managed by independent nursing actions. Self-care deficit would be the most likely consequence of rheumatoid arthritis. Anxiety and hopelessness are plausible consequences of a chronic illness such as RA, but challenges with self-care are more likely. Ineffective airway clearance is unlikely.
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