Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with rheumatoid arthritisA nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Boutonniere deformity is an expected finding for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. It is a type of hand deformity that can occur in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It is characterized by a bent middle finger joint and a hyperextended fingertip.