Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Symmetrical joint pain is a hallmark of RA, affecting the same joints on both sides of the body. Rest does not typically relieve RA pain, unlike osteoarthritis. Bouchard's nodes are associated with osteoarthritis, and RA pain is not unilateral or limited to weight-bearing joints.