Nursing Care of Rheumatic Disorders: Assessment and Diagnosis
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What is the purpose of assessing muscle strength in a patient with alterations in immunologic functions?

  • To evaluate the patient's mental status
  • To assess the patient's overall muscular function and strength (correct)
  • To determine the patient's pain level
  • To identify any potential joint deformities

    • What is the main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Osteoarthritis affects only the joints, while rheumatoid arthritis affects the bones and muscles (correct)
  • Osteoarthritis is more common in women, while rheumatoid arthritis is more common in men
  • Osteoarthritis affects the bones and muscles, while rheumatoid arthritis affects only the joints
  • Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disorder, while rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative joint disease

    • What is the purpose of performing a synovial fluid analysis in a patient with joint inflammation?

  • To assess the patient's liver function
  • To identify the presence of crystals in the joint fluid (correct)
  • To determine the patient's blood type
  • To evaluate the patient's kidney function

    • What is the name of the protein that is often elevated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>C-Reactive protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of arthritis?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing an ultrasound in a patient with joint inflammation?

    <p>To visualize the joint capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

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