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Arthritis
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Inflammation of the joint with no cure. The goal is to prevent crippling deformities
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Chdronic, systemic disease primarily of joints
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Pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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changes are irreversable. Inflammation of synovial membrane
vascular congestion-hyperplasia of synovial membrane Swelling, granulation Reduced joint movementwith calcium deposits Atrtophy of muscles |
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Etiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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unknown.-70%have rheumatoid factor III (RF)
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S & S of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Muscle aches, fever, malaise.
Inflamed, swollen.red.hot joints stiffening in the morning. Subluxation/crepitus |
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Nursing Care of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Balance rest and activity.
Maintain mobility. Control pain: Meds; sas, ibuprofen,cox-2 inhibitors,steroids. |
