A high school teacher with ulnar drift caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is scheduled for a left hand arthroplasty.Which patient statement to the nurse indicates a realistic expectation for the surgery?
A) "This procedure will correct the deformities in my fingers."
B) "I will not have to do as many hand exercises after the surgery."
C) "I will be able to use my fingers with more flexibility to grasp things."
D) "My fingers will appear more normal in size and shape after this surgery."
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