Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disorder but the nurse is aware that early, appropriate interventions may play a large role in managing the disease by:
1. Controlling pain generated by the disorder.
2. Reducing affected joint deformity.
3. Minimizing tissue and joint damage.
4. Maintaining optimum level of joint movement.
5. Bringing about a long-term remission of symptoms.
1. Controlling pain generated by the disorder.
2. Reducing affected joint deformity.
3. Minimizing tissue and joint damage.
4. Maintaining optimum level of joint movement.
Rationale: Controlling pain generated by the disorder. Certain measures are used to control this disease and treat symptoms, such as pain control. Reducing affected joint deformity. Certain measures are used to control this disease, such as reducing joint deformity. Minimizing tissue and joint damage. Certain measures are used to control this disease and treat symptoms, such as reducing damage to joints. Maintaining optimum level of joint movement. Certain measures are used to control this disease and treat symptoms, such as maintaining joint function. Bringing about a long-term remission of symptoms. RA is a chronic condition without a cure or long-term remission.
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