The nurse is preparing a flyer on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for distribution during a community health fair
Which information should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Rheumatoid arthritis typically affects weight-bearing joints.
2. Onset generally occurs between 20 and 40 years of age.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of arthritis.
4. Women are more likely to be affected than men.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis appears to have a genetic component.
2,4,5
Rationale 1: RA most often affects the joints of the hands and feet. Osteoarthritis affects weight-bearing joints.
Rationale 2: RA can occur at any age, with the peak incidence between ages 20 and 40.
Rationale 3: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis.
Rationale 4: RA affects three times more women than men worldwide.
Rationale 5: RA is thought to be an autoimmune disorder that not only involves tissue hypersensitivity but also has a genetic component.
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