A patient who has rheumatoid arthritis is seen in the outpatient clinic and the nurse notes that rheumatoid nodules are present on the patient's elbows. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis.
B) Teach the patient about injection of the nodule.
C) Assess the nodules for skin breakdown or infection.
D) Discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodule.
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