The nurse is caring for a patient who complains of morning stiffness with deforming arthritis of both hands and radiographic changes noted on x-ray.Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in the chart?

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The presence of deforming arthritis of both hands and radiographic changes suggest rheumatoid arthritis. An elevated rheumatoid factor is a common diagnostic test for rheumatoid arthritis, seen in approximately 70-80% of patients. The other options are not typically associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Complains of Morning