Question

A client is receiving anakinra for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The client is scheduled to have arthroscopic evaluation of the right knee. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client after the procedure?
A. Acute pain
B. Impaired skin integrity
C. Risk for infection
D. Risk for injury

Answer 1

Answer:option C=> Risk for infection is correct.

Explanation:

Important concept to note from the question:

===> Rheumatoid arthritis is disease that causes inflammations in tendons and muscles.

===> Anakinra is a medication that act as a recombinant which is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it works in a way by slowing or supressing the process of the disease. Anakinra has molecular formula of C759 H1186 N208 O 232 S10 and molar mass of 17257.6 grams per mole.

Now to the question, the client is said to have arthroscopic evaluation of the right knee, the priority nursing diagnosis for this client after the procedure is RISK FOR INFECTION.