Patient Data Exhibits Nurse analyzes the assessment findings. Click to indicate which findings are indicative of rheumatoid arthritis or are not applicable to that disease. Each row must have only one response option selected.

Morning stiffness quickly resolves: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Morning stiffness is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, although it typically lasts more than just a brief period. Small joints of the hand: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the small joints of the hands and wrists, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Fatigue and fever: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic symptoms like fatigue and low-grade fever are often associated with rheumatoid arthritis due to its inflammatory nature. Joint swelling: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Swelling of the joints is a key symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, typically due to inflammation and fluid accumulation within the joint. Heberden nodes: Not Applicable: Heberden nodes are associated with osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis. These nodes occur at the distal interphalangeal joints. Symmetrical involvement: Rheumatoid Arthritis: One of the classic features of rheumatoid arthritis is symmetrical involvement of joints, particularly in the hands and wrists. Pain increases with motion: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Joint pain that increases with motion is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, reflecting active inflammation in the joints.