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Factors associated with degenerative joint changes Mechanical Stress (The articular plate (subchondral bone) thins, and its abi ...

Pathophysiology and Associated Physical Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis Pannus (newly formed synovial tissue infiltrated with infl ...

Treatment Nursing Process: The Care of the Patient with a Rheumatic Disease Assessment Health history and physical assessment f ...

Promotion of restorative sleep Increased mobility Maintenance of self-care Improved body image Effective coping Absence of comp ...

Gout Is a heterogeneous group of conditions related to a genetic defect of purine metabolism that results in hyperuricemia. O ...

Nursing Process The Patient with a Rheumatic Disease Assessment The depth and focus of the nursing assessment depend on several ...

Collaborative Problems/Potential Complications Based on assessment data, potential complications may include the following:  Ad ...

The use of braces, splints, and assistive devices for ambulation, such as canes, crutches, and walkers, eases pain by limiting m ...

chronicity of disease. of pain Teach pathophysiology of pain and rheumatic disease, and assist patient to recognize that pain o ...

conservation techniques (pacing, delegating, setting priorities).  Identify physical and emotional factors that can cause fatig ...

joints.  Promote use of assistive ambulatory devices.  Explain use of safe footwear.  Use individual appropriate positioning/ ...

protection, energy conservation, and work simplification concepts.  Provide appropriate assistive devices.  Reinforce correct ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective coping related to actual or perceived lifestyle or role changes Goal: Use of effective coping beh ...

Chapter 55 Assessment of Integumentary Function The Skin The largest organ system of the body Is a barrier between the internal ...

Most of these cells produce a tough, fibrous protein called keratin. The epidermis also produced specialized cells called melan ...

Hair Growth and Replacement Scalp hair grows for 2 to 5 years. Approximately 50 hairs are lost each day. Sustained hair loss of ...

Assessment of Skin Health History and Clinical Manifestations Physical Assessment Inspection Palpation (? wear gloves) Assess ...

Chapter 56 Management of Patients with Dermatologic Problems Primary Skin Lesions Macule, Patch: Flat, nonpalpable skin color c ...

Management: Antibiotics Complications: Acute glomerulonephritis Nursing: good hygiene to prevent spread of infection to others. ...

Caused by a staphylococcal infection. Appear in areas where the skin is thick and inelastic; the back of the neck and the butt ...