Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse is assessing the client to determine the effectiveness of the current treatment regimen. Which finding would be the best indicator that the client's RA management is effective?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
No progression of joint erosion on radiographic images directly indicates that the treatment is preventing further joint damage, a primary goal in RA management.