The clinic nurse is assessing a child suspected of having juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Which of the following assessment items would the nurse expect to find in a child who has been diagnosed with JRA? Select all that apply.

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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) typically presents with morning stiffness, painful and swollen joints, limited range of motion, and a history of fever spikes, especially in the late afternoon or evening. Hematuria and stiffness developing later in the day are not characteristic of JRA.

The Clinic Nurse Is Assessing a Child Suspected of Having