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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS -…
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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RISK FACTORS
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Smoking
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
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CAUSES
Occurs when the immune system attacks the synovium
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
DEFINITION
Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including these in hands and feet.
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
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Joint stiffness, swelling tenderness or weakness
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Pain in the joints, back or muscles
Physical deformity
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
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DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES
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Imaging test(CT scan, X-rays, MRI and ultrasound)
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
NURSING CARE PLAN
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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IL-1 and TNF stimulate synovial cells leading to, synovial Cell proliferation
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Mellatoproteinases that cause cartilage destruction
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
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COMPLICATIONS
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
[S. Mogotlane, 11 December 2017]
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