Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis due to synovial inflammation. Heberden's nodes (B) indicate osteoarthritis, single-joint pain (C) suggests injury, and fever/weight loss (D) are nonspecific without joint involvement.

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