A patient with rheumatic fever has subcutaneous nodules,erythema marginatum,and polyarthritis. The patient reports that discomfort in the joints prevents favorite activities such as taking a daily walk and working on sewing projects. Based on these findings,which nursing diagnosis statement would be appropriate?

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The patient's joint pain will lead to difficulty with activity. Although acute joint pain will be a problem for this patient,joint inflammation is a temporary clinical manifestation of rheumatic fever and is not associated with permanent joint changes. This patient did not provide any data to support a diagnosis of social isolation,anxiety,or altered body image.

A Patient with Rheumatic Fever Has Subcutaneous Nodules,erythema Marginatum,and Polyarthritis