A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for etanercept. The nurse should identify that etanercept treats rheumatoid arthritis by which of the following actions?
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and potentially, loss of function. The underlying mechanism involves the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues. Show more…
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