{"id":137658,"date":"2024-09-13T10:23:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T10:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137658"},"modified":"2024-09-13T10:23:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T10:23:59","slug":"a-client-newly-diagnosed-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-ra-is-concerned-about-potential-complications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/a-client-newly-diagnosed-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-ra-is-concerned-about-potential-complications\/","title":{"rendered":"A client newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is concerned about potential complications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A client newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is concerned about potential complications.
Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding potential complications of RA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
“RA typically does not cause any complications if treated promptly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
“Complications of RA may include cardiovascular problems and joint deformities.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
“RA only affects the joints and does not involve other body systems.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
“RA complications primarily result from excessive physical activity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct statement regarding potential complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. “Complications of RA may include cardiovascular problems and joint deformities.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, but it can also have systemic effects that lead to complications in other areas of the body. Here\u2019s a breakdown of why option B is accurate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Cardiovascular Problems<\/strong>: RA is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes. Chronic inflammation in RA can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaques in the arteries), which can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Research has shown that individuals with RA have a higher prevalence of hypertension, heart failure, and coronary artery disease compared to those without RA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Joint Deformities<\/strong>: One of the hallmark complications of RA is the progressive damage to the joints. Over time, the inflammation caused by RA can lead to joint deformities and erosions. This results from the breakdown of cartilage and bone, leading to misalignment and reduced joint function. Common deformities include ulnar deviation of the fingers, swan-neck deformities, and boutonni\u00e8re deformities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The other options are not accurate for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Option A<\/strong>: RA is a chronic condition that can lead to complications even with prompt treatment. While early and effective treatment can help manage symptoms and reduce the risk of complications, it cannot entirely prevent them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Option C<\/strong>: RA is not limited to joint involvement. It is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, and heart, leading to a range of systemic symptoms and complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Option D<\/strong>: RA complications are not primarily a result of excessive physical activity. Instead, they stem from the underlying inflammatory processes and disease progression. Managing RA with appropriate medication and lifestyle adjustments is crucial to minimize complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In summary, RA can have widespread effects beyond joint pain and inflammation, leading to cardiovascular issues and joint deformities, making option B the correct answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      A client newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is concerned about potential complications.Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding potential complications of RA? A.“RA typically does not cause any complications if treated promptly.” B.“Complications of RA may include cardiovascular problems and joint deformities.” C.“RA only affects the joints and does not involve other body […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-137658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137658"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137658\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}