A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed infliximab (Remicade). Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse include as priority in the patient's plan of care?
1. Risk for Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
2. Risk for Infection
3. Disturbed Body Image
4. Anxiety
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Rationale 1: There is no indication that treatment with infliximab will directly or immediately increase the patient's risk for ineffective tissue perfusion.
Rationale 2: There is a black box warning with infliximab and development of tuberculosis.
Rationale 3: The use of infliximab should not alter the patient's body image.
Rationale 4: The use of infliximab should not increase the patient's anxiety.
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