Treatment
Nursing Process: The Care of the Patient with a Rheumatic Disease
Assessment
- Health history and physical assessment focus on current and past symptoms, and also
include the patient's psychological and mental status, social support systems, ability to
participate in daily activities, comply with treatment regimen, and manage self-care
Diagnoses
- Acute and chronic pain • Fatigue
- Disturbed sleep pattern • Impaired physical mobility
- Self-care deficits • Disturbed body image
- Ineffective coping
Collaborative Problems/Potential Complications
- Adverse effects of medications
Planning
- Major goals may include:
- Relief of pain and discomfort
- Relief of fatigue