A patient who has had rheumatoid arthritis for years comes to the clinic to ask about changes in her fingers. The nurse will assess for signs of what problems?

A) Heberden nodes
B) Bouchard nodules
C) Swan-neck deformities
D) Dupuytren contractures

Swan-Neck Deformities

A finger deformity characterized by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint, often seen in rheumatoid arthritis.

Bouchard Nodules

Hard, bony outgrowths or nodules located on the proximal interphalangeal joints, often associated with osteoarthritis.

Heberden Nodes

Hard or bony swellings that can form on the distal interphalangeal joints, commonly associated with osteoarthritis.