Answer: a. age d.use of other drugs
Explanation:
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition when the body's own immune system attack the body tissues. It is associated with pain in the joints. It is associated with the bone erosion and joint deformity.
For client's assessment the age and use of drugs should be considered. The symptoms of the disease starts with the age of 30-50 it is the early onset of the disease and in the age of 60-65 it becomes severe.
The use of drugs will show up the patient's susceptibility to the illness. Some drugs like corticosteriods suppresses the immune response which can make the client susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis and AIDS.