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Rheumatoid arthritis A chronic inflammation

Rheumatoid arthritis A chronic inflammation 42 Nursing made Incredibly Easy! November/December 2009 www.NursingMadeIncrediblyEasy.com 2.3 ANCC CONTACT HOURS Rheumatoid arthritis A chronic inflammation Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology, affecting 1.3 million Americans, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Patients with RA may utilize pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management and surgical treatment options. It’s vital that you understand your role in providing optimal care for your patient. By Catherine A. Olubummo, RN, MS, MSN, FNP Assistant Professor � Nursing Education Department � City University of New York � Kingsborough Community College � Brooklyn, NY The author has disclosed that she has no significant relationships with or financial interest in any commercial companies that pertain to this educational activity. An autoimmune disorder char- chronic fluctuating course of acterized by chronic symmetric the disease is experienced, it inflammation of the synovial may result in joint destruction, joints, RA often affects the wrist deformity, disability, and pre- and finger joints closest to the mature death. Major economic hand, usually progressing from and emotional disabilities often peripheral to more proximal occur, causing a significant joints (see Effects of RA on certain impact on patients and their joints). RA is a systemic disease families. with multiple extra-articular RA http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Wolters Kluwer Health

Rheumatoid arthritis A chronic inflammation

Olubummo, Catherine A.
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! , Volume 7 (6) – Nov 1, 2009
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42 Nursing made Incredibly Easy! November/December 2009 www.NursingMadeIncrediblyEasy.com 2.3 ANCC CONTACT HOURS Rheumatoid arthritis A chronic inflammation Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology, affecting 1.3 million Americans, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Patients with RA may utilize pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management and surgical treatment options. It’s vital that you understand your role in providing optimal care for your patient. By Catherine A. Olubummo, RN, MS, MSN, FNP Assistant Professor � Nursing Education Department � City University of New York � Kingsborough Community College � Brooklyn, NY The author has disclosed that she has no significant relationships with or financial interest in any commercial companies that pertain to this educational activity. An autoimmune disorder char- chronic fluctuating course of acterized by chronic symmetric the disease is experienced, it inflammation of the synovial may result in joint destruction, joints, RA often affects the wrist deformity, disability, and pre- and finger joints closest to the mature death. Major economic hand, usually progressing from and emotional disabilities often peripheral to more proximal occur, causing a significant joints (see Effects of RA on certain impact on patients and their joints). RA is a systemic disease families. with multiple extra-articular RA

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