Rheumatoid arthritis involves the synovium or lining of the joints. What else can be affected? (Select all that apply.)
a. lungs e. eyes
b. heart f. skin
c. blood vessels g. hair follicles
d. muscles
A, B, C, D, E, F
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology, with recurring inflammation involving the synovium or lining of the joints. It can also affect the lungs, heart, blood vessels, muscles, eyes, and skin.
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1. return to fertility can take several weeks after the device is removed. 2. IUDs containing copper can provide an emergency contraception option if in-serted within a few days of unprotected intercourse. 3. IUDs offer the same protection against sexually transmitted infections as the di-aphragm. 4. consent forms are not needed for IUD insertion.
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1. Answer questions quickly and try to divert her attention to other subjects. 2. Review the documentation of the birth experience and discuss it with her. 3. Contact the physician to warn him the patient might want to file a lawsuit, based on her preoccupation with the birth experience. 4. Submit a referral to Social Services because of possible obsessive behavior.