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Rheumatoid Arthritis EB078C72-B2DA-4B7F-95E0-39678522EB01 - Coggle Diagram
Rheumatoid Arthritis 
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Pathophysiology
This causes oedema, proliferation of the synovial membrane and pannus formation
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Clinical Manifestations
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Disease progression involves joints of the knees, shoulders, hips, cervical spine, etc.
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Early involvement is on joints of the hands, wrists and feet
Joint pain, swelling and warmth
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Nursing Care plan
If patient has assistive devices, educate on how they are used and how they help recover
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Goals are to relieve pain, minimise joint destruction and promote joint function.
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