NCLEX style question Answers

A nurse is taking care of a client with suspected RA. The nurse would identify what signs and symptoms associated with this disease? Select all that apply.

a.  Joint stiffness that is worse when the patient goes to bed b. Patient complains of sore, swollen joints that feel warm

        c. Patient has lost 10 pounds in 2 months because she states that “I'm so tired all the time and I'm just not hungry”. 

   d. joint pain that worsens when the patient is not active during the day

   e. Temperature of 98.6 degrees F

You are taking care of a patient with a new diagnosis of RA. Which statement made by the patient indicates teaching has been effective?

a. “I will limit my daily calorie intake in order to lose weight”

b. “I will participate in daily water aerobics to help keep me active”

c. “I will expect my joints to be the most stiff when I get ready for bed in the evening”

d. “I will expect an increase in my energy level”