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The joints most commonly involved with rheumatoid arthritis include the
- A. Spine, from the sacrum to the cervical spine.
- B. Symmetrical involvement of major joints.
- C. Small joints of hands and feet.
- D. Slightly movable joints of the axial skeleton.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RA primarily affects small joints symmetrically.
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- A. Hypoxia
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- C. Acidosis
- D. Alkalosis
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- A. Immobility, anesthesia, and lack of deep breathing place the patient at risk for collapsed lung.
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- D. Postoperative patients do not receive enough oxygen during surgery.
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