Question

A client with rheumatoid arthritis arrives at the clinic for a checkup. Which statement by the client refers to the most overt clinical manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis?
a. "My legs feel weak."b. "My finger joints are oddly shaped."c. "I have pain in my hands."d. "I have trouble with my balance."

Answer 1

Answer:

.C) "I have pain in my hands."

Explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis always affects the joints of hands . The joints most commonly involved are the proximal interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the hands and wrists.

Hand joints and finger also become warm and tender to touch in rheumatoid atrthritis.

The symptoms of the rheumatoid arthritis begin with systemic features including malaise , fever , inflammation , arthralgias and weakness until the appearance of overt joint inflammation associated with pain and swelling.

Hence the option C) I have pain in my hands is the right choice.