The nurse is assisting a coworker in preparing a patient for surgery. Which statement by the coworker should warrant intervention by the nurse?

Choice A reason: While injury and age can be risk factors, they are not the greatest contributors to RA, which is an autoimmune disease.

Choice B reason: Heat therapy can help relieve pain in some cases, but it is not always the best response for acutely inflamed joints; cold therapy is often recommended to reduce inflammation.

Choice C reason: RA can affect multiple body systems beyond the joints, including the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, so it is essential to monitor all body systems.

Choice D reason: Exercise is actually beneficial for patients with RA to maintain joint function and muscle strength; rest is important, but should be balanced with physical activity.

Choice A reason: Consuming alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress, especially before work, is concerning and unprofessional for a healthcare provider, as it can impair judgment and performance.

Choice B reason: Seeking advice from friends before asking someone out is a common social behavior and not typically a cause for concern.

Choice C reason: Taking deep breaths to manage anxiety is a healthy coping strategy and is not a cause for concern.

Choice D reason: Studying late into the night might indicate a high level of dedication or poor time management, but it is not inherently concerning unless it leads to chronic sleep deprivation.