A Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Who Has

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing care for a patient who has a recent diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA) . What aspect of physical assessment should the nurse prioritize?

A) Assessment for subtle signs of bleeding disorders
B) Assessment of the metatarsal joints and phalangeal joints
C) Assessment for thoracic pain that is exacerbated by activity
D) Assessment for headaches and jaw pain