Your Older Adult Patient Has a Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Multiple Choice

Your older adult patient has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and has been achieving only modest relief of her symptoms with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . When creating this patients plan of care, which nursing diagnosis would most likely be appropriate?

A) Self-care deficit related to fatigue and joint stiffness
B) Ineffective airway clearance related to chronic pain
C) Risk for hopelessness related to body image disturbance
D) Anxiety related to chronic joint pain