A client comes to the clinic complaining of morning stiffness, weight loss, and swelling of both hands and wrists. Rheumatoid arthritis is suspected, which methods of assessment might the nurse use? Which methods would NOT be used?
a) Use of X-rays; Use of blood tests for rheumatoid factor
b) Examination of joints for swelling, redness, and warmth; MRI of the spine
c) Analysis of synovial fluid; Palpation of lymph nodes
d) Assessing pain intensity; Assessing lung sounds
