A client,recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),asks the nurse whether RA will affect her in other ways.When responding to the client,which systems will the nurse include as possibly being affected by the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A) Respiratory
B) Cardiovascular
C) Exocrine
D) Reproductive
E) Hematologic

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A) RA can affect the respiratory system with pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space); the cardiovascular system with coronary heart disease; the exocrine glands, resulting in dry eyes and mouth; and the hematologic system with a variety of disorders, particularly anemia. If properly managed, RA is not considered to be a danger for pregnant women or their babies.
B) RA can affect the respiratory system with pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space); the cardiovascular system with coronary heart disease; the exocrine glands, resulting in dry eyes and mouth; and the hematologic system with a variety of disorders, particularly anemia. If properly managed, RA is not considered to be a danger for pregnant women or their babies.
C) RA can affect the respiratory system with pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space); the cardiovascular system with coronary heart disease; the exocrine glands, resulting in dry eyes and mouth; and the hematologic system with a variety of disorders, particularly anemia. If properly managed, RA is not considered to be a danger for pregnant women or their babies.
D) RA can affect the respiratory system with pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space); the cardiovascular system with coronary heart disease; the exocrine glands, resulting in dry eyes and mouth; and the hematologic system with a variety of disorders, particularly anemia. If properly managed, RA is not considered to be a danger for pregnant women or their babies.
E) RA can affect the respiratory system with pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space); the cardiovascular system with coronary heart disease; the exocrine glands, resulting in dry eyes and mouth; and the hematologic system with a variety of disorders, particularly anemia. If properly managed, RA is not considered to be a danger for pregnant women or their babies.

A Client,recently Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA),asks the Nurse Whether