NCLEX-RN

Category - Physiological

Four clients are complaining of joint pain. Which of the following clients is at most risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
  1. A 20-year-old female
  2. A 55-year-old female
  3. A 55-year-old male
  4. A 20-year-old male
Explanation
Answer: B - Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the female population and usually starts between the ages of 25 and 55 years. The 55-year-old female client has the greatest risk for rheumatoid arthritis.
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