A client who has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis asks if he'll eventually begin to notice deformities in his hands and fingers as the condition progresses. Which concept should the nurse include in her response?
a) Hand and finger deformities are associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
b) A small percentage of osteoarthritis sufferers do eventually develop hand and arm deformities.
c) He should discuss this concern with his physician.
d) It's impossible to determine at the time of diagnosis of how the disease will progress.
Answer: a) Hand and finger deformities are associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
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