AMBULATORY CARE:Rheumatoid arthritisis a long-term autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and damage. RA causes your body's immune system to attack the synovial membrane (lining) in your joints. RA can also affect other organs, such as your eyes, heart, or lungs. RA may also ...
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect your eyes in several ways. Inflammation of the episclera, a thin membrane that covers the whites of your eyes, is common. It’s usually mild, but your eyes may be red and painful. Scleritis, an inflammation of the whites of the eyes, is more serious and...
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect your eyes in several ways. Inflammation of the episclera, a thin membrane that covers the whites of your eyes, is common. It’s usually mild, but your eyes may be red and painful. Scleritis, an inflammation of the whites of the eyes, is more serious and...
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing joint inflammation,pain, and potential disability. As nurses, our role in the care of patients with RA is paramount. This article aims to shed light on the crucialnursing interventions,...
Tell the healthcare provider if you have any metal in or on your body. Arthrocentesis is a procedure used to drain fluid out of a joint. The fluid is tested for infection or other problems that can cause arthritis. Synovial biopsy may be used if your joint fluid cannot be drained or ...
Standards of Care in Rheumatoid ArthritisTheodora PM Vliet VlielandPhD
In developing a plan of care for a with rheumatoid arthritis, the nurse should consider that s with rheumatoid arthritis should be positioned so as toA.pr flexion deformities of the joints.B.decrease edema around the joints.C.promote maximum comfort.D.pr
Before I get into how much Stefanie, the Rheumatoid Arthritis Coach, has helped my family and I, some context is warranted. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stefanie in a clinical setting — although not clinical... EILEEN ...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common, but painful autoimmune condition that affects the joints. Inflammation can cause symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. If you begin to notice these symptoms, try to reach out to your healthcare provider as soon as you can. ...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is a chronic multisystem disease of presumed autoimmune etiology. Medical complications due to RA and its treatment may affect the provision of oral health care. Associated syndromes may contribute to a patient's susceptibility to infections and impaired hemostasis. Therefore...