Rheumatoid Arthritis

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This paper discusses the nursing management of rheumatoid arthritis. The paper discusses giving a diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis and the main ways that the condition presents itself. It also suggests factors associated with its appearance and common clinical manifestations. The paper then goes on to review the role of nursing in the condition's management.

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"Nursing Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis According to Ryan and Oliver (2002, p. 45), rheumatoid arthritis is "an autoimmune symmetrical inflammatory arthritis of unknown cause". The condition involves inflammation of the lining of the joints and tendon sheaths of the body and thickening of the synovium and joint swelling. The condition mainly involves the hands and feet, but larger joints can also be affected. Factors associated with its appearance are infection, stress, and trauma. Clinical Manifestations The most common clinical manifestations, caused by the systemic nature of inflammation, are fever, weight loss, fatigue, anemia and lymph node enlargement."

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