nurses check joints and check for deformities, immobility, inability to perform daily activities.
They monitor vital signs and taking note of changes in weight, sensory disturbances, and levels of pain. as well as administering analgesics, as prescribed watching out for adverse effects.
nursing also keep a close eye on any skin problems that may occur.
they help patients understand diagnostic tests and procedures.
The duration of morning stiffness needs to be monitored by them, which reflects disease's severity more accurately.
We apply splints carefully and observe for pressure sores if patients are in traction or wearing splints.
they help the patient patient and the family understand that RA is a chronic disease requiring major changes in life-style, and that there is no cure.
We urge patient to keep moving ,control their weight as weight just put more stress on joints.
Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Intervention for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nursing Diagnosis
Pain (Acute / Chronic)
Related to:
Can be evidenced by :
Expected Result / criteria for evaluation of patients will :
Nursing Interventions and Rational for Rheumatoid Arthritis :
Rational: To assist in determining the need for pain management and program effectiveness.
Rational: A soft mattress, large pillows, will prevent the maintenance of proper body alignment, placing stress on joints that hurt. Elevation of bed linen lowering the pressure in the inflamed joints / pain.
Rational: Resting sore joints and maintain a neutral position. Use of the brace can reduce pain and can reduce damage to the joints.
Rationale: Prevent the occurrence of general fatigue and joint stiffness. Stabilize the joint, reducing the movement / pain in the joints.
Rational: Heat increases muscle relaxation, and mobility, reduce pain and release the stiffness in the morning. Sensitivity to heat can be removed and dermal wound can be healed.
Rationale: Increase relaxation / pain relief.
Rationale: Increase relaxation, giving a sense of control and possibly enhance the coping abilities.
Rational: To focus attention again, provide stimulation, and increased self-confidence and feeling healthy.
Rationale: Increase relaxation, reduce muscle tension / spasm, making it easier to participate in therapy.
Rational: As an anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic effect in reducing stiffness and improving mobility.
Rational: The cold can relieve pain and swelling during the acute period.
Keep an eye open on things that the resident is unable to do properly and help out when you can. also preempt situations by trying to see to it that the difficult situations don't occur in the first place.
1. limited mobility related to inflammation of the joints
2. chronic pain related to inflammation of the joints
Osteoarthrits can become debilitating and require the intervention of people that are able to hel in everyday functions and in the aplication of medicall care.
in some cases wrapping up effected joints can relive pain as can massage of the surrounding area. the aplication of alternating heat and cold, or one or the other can also be of benefit.
That would depend on the particular patient involved.
Osteoarthritis can lead to the total distruction of cartilage in joints, However early intervention with treatment is important to help limit the extent of damage and the amount of pain involved for the sufferer. there is no cure for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a SKELETAL disorder.
perhaps it is not osteoarthritis have you been checked out for Rheumatoid arthritis yet?
Yes any injury to sites that involve the joints can lead to osteoarthritis.
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That would depend on the particular patient involved.
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Osteoarthritis can lead to the total distruction of cartilage in joints, However early intervention with treatment is important to help limit the extent of damage and the amount of pain involved for the sufferer. there is no cure for osteoarthritis.
health promotion and community moblisation
there's nothing to do about it
proper diet