A Client Who Complains of Moderate to Severe Joint Pain

Multiple Choice

A client who complains of moderate to severe joint pain and stiffness is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse caring for the client reviews the client's record and notes which of the following as the most consistent diagnostic finding of rheumatoid arthritis?

A) Low sedimentation rate
B) Synovial tissue biopsy showing absence of inflammation
C) Greater than 80 IU/mL rheumatoid factor
D) Normal C-reactive protein levels