{"id":141673,"date":"2024-09-21T06:41:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T06:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141673"},"modified":"2024-09-21T06:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T06:41:09","slug":"a-nurse-is-collecting-data-from-a-client-who-has-rheumatoid-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/21\/a-nurse-is-collecting-data-from-a-client-who-has-rheumatoid-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Tophi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Boutonniere deformity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Osteoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Heberden&#8217;s nodules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>B. Boutonniere deformity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints. It often leads to specific deformities due to the progressive destruction of joint tissues. One common deformity associated with RA is the boutonniere deformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boutonniere Deformity:<\/strong> This condition occurs when there is an injury or damage to the extensor tendon at the middle joint (proximal interphalangeal joint) of a finger. In rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation can lead to the weakening and rupture of the tendon. As a result, the affected finger bends at the PIP joint while the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) extends, creating the characteristic appearance of a &#8220;buttonhole&#8221; or &#8220;boutonniere.&#8221; This deformity is most commonly observed in the fingers and is a classic sign of RA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Tophi:<\/strong> Tophi are deposits of uric acid crystals seen in gout, not rheumatoid arthritis. While patients with RA may have joint nodules, they are not the same as tophi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Osteoma:<\/strong> Osteomas are benign bone growths and are not directly related to rheumatoid arthritis. They are typically unrelated to joint conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Heberden&#8217;s nodules:<\/strong> These nodules are associated with osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis. They appear at the DIP joints and are indicative of wear and tear on the cartilage, contrasting with the inflammatory nature of RA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the boutonniere deformity is a typical finding in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, reflecting the joint destruction and tendon involvement characteristic of this condition. Recognizing such deformities is crucial for nursing assessment and intervention planning in patients with RA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client? A.Tophi B.Boutonniere deformity C.Osteoma D.Heberden&#8217;s nodules The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Boutonniere deformity. 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