Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic type of arthritis.Disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.
Nursing Diagnosis for Rheumatoid arthritis Client/Patient
- Knowledge deficit
- Impaired physical mobility
- Disturbed body image
- Acute Pain / Chronic Pain
- Self-care deficit: bathing / hygiene
Nursing Intervention for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Look for deformities, contractures, inability to perform ADL, and immobility.
- Assess sensory disturbances.
- Monitor vital signs.
- Monitor changes of weight.
- Assess joints carefully.
- Assess level of pain.
- Monitor duration of stiffness and not the intensity to determine when to perform ROM.
- Observe for pressure ulcers – with traction and wearing splints.
- Encourage patient to perform ADL at the level of activity.
- Provide emotional support.
- Teach patient how to stand, walk, or sit correctly upright.
Nursing care Rheumatoid arthritis
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Nursing Diagnosis Rheumatoid arthritis
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Nursing intervention Rheumatoid arthritis
