Question

the nurse assesses a client with chronic rheumatoid arthritis (ra). what is an expected finding? answers: a - d a bouchard nodes to hands. b an ulnar drift to both hands. c heberden nodes to hands. d gouty nodules to both feet.

Explanation:

In chronic rheumatoid arthritis, ulnar drift of the hands is a common deformity due to synovial inflammation and ligament - tendon laxity. Bouchard and Heberden nodes are associated with osteoarthritis, and gouty nodules are related to gout.

Answer:

B. An ulnar drift to both hands