Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 14 Questions)
A client with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) asks the nurse about the pathophysiology of their condition.
Which statement by the client demonstrates an accurate understanding of RA's pathophysiology?
This statement is incorrect.
RA does not occur when the immune system attacks the bones; it primarily affects the synovial joints.
This statement is incorrect.
While inflammation is a hallmark of RA, it is not caused by a viral infection.
This statement is correct.
Chronic inflammation in RA damages the synovial membrane, leading to joint destruction and deformities, which are characteristic of the disease.
This statement is incorrect.
RA is not characterized by a thickening of the cartilage in the joints.
Instead, it primarily affects the synovium and can lead to cartilage damage over time.
Choice A rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
RA does not occur when the immune system attacks the bones; it primarily affects the synovial joints.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
While inflammation is a hallmark of RA, it is not caused by a viral infection.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct.
Chronic inflammation in RA damages the synovial membrane, leading to joint destruction and deformities, which are characteristic of the disease.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
RA is not characterized by a thickening of the cartilage in the joints.
Instead, it primarily affects the synovium and can lead to cartilage damage over time.