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What is the goal of treatment at all phases of the RA disease process?
What is the goal of treatment at all phases of the RA disease process?
- To achieve complete pain relief
- To solely decrease joint pain
- To decrease joint pain and swelling, achieve clinical remission, decrease the likelihood of joint deformity, and minimize disability (correct)
- To minimize disability only
What is the recommended initial treatment approach once the diagnosis of RA is made?
What is the recommended initial treatment approach once the diagnosis of RA is made?
- Begin with either a nonbiologic or biologic DMARD (correct)
- Start with corticosteroids
- Start with NSAIDs
- Delay treatment until symptoms worsen
Which medication is the preferred nonbiologic DMARD for the treatment of RA?
Which medication is the preferred nonbiologic DMARD for the treatment of RA?
- Leflunomide
- Sulfasalazine
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Methotrexate (correct)
What should be routinely monitored when using DMARD therapy for RA?
What should be routinely monitored when using DMARD therapy for RA?
When is it recommended to begin treatment with nonbiologic DMARDs, biologics, or tofacitinib within the course of RA?
When is it recommended to begin treatment with nonbiologic DMARDs, biologics, or tofacitinib within the course of RA?
What is the purpose of using biologic DMARDs in the treatment of RA?
What is the purpose of using biologic DMARDs in the treatment of RA?
What is a common nursing diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is a common nursing diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the role of assistive devices in nursing interventions for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the role of assistive devices in nursing interventions for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
When are community health agency referrals initiated for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
When are community health agency referrals initiated for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is a common comorbid condition in rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is a common comorbid condition in rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the focus of patient education for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the focus of patient education for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the nurse's role in medication management for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the nurse's role in medication management for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
What is the recommended use of corticosteroids in early treatment of RA?
What is the recommended use of corticosteroids in early treatment of RA?
Which medications are JAK inhibitors used in combination with for RA treatment?
Which medications are JAK inhibitors used in combination with for RA treatment?
What is the role of NSAIDs in RA treatment?
What is the role of NSAIDs in RA treatment?
When are biologic DMARDs typically reserved for RA patients?
When are biologic DMARDs typically reserved for RA patients?
What is the purpose of topical analgesic agents in RA treatment?
What is the purpose of topical analgesic agents in RA treatment?
What is the essential management required for RA patients affected by increasing obesity prevalence?
What is the essential management required for RA patients affected by increasing obesity prevalence?
What does patient education for rheumatoid arthritis cover?
What does patient education for rheumatoid arthritis cover?
Who may have concerns about childbearing, family care, and work responsibilities?
Who may have concerns about childbearing, family care, and work responsibilities?
What is safe and potentially beneficial for RA patients?
What is safe and potentially beneficial for RA patients?
What does the nurse educate patients on?
What does the nurse educate patients on?
What is included in patient education for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is included in patient education for rheumatoid arthritis?
When may referral for home care be warranted?
When may referral for home care be warranted?
What should dietary counseling for RA patients emphasize?
What should dietary counseling for RA patients emphasize?
What is a key nursing intervention for pain management in RA patients?
What is a key nursing intervention for pain management in RA patients?
What is important for nursing interventions for fatigue in RA patients?
What is important for nursing interventions for fatigue in RA patients?
What should nursing interventions for impaired mobility in RA patients emphasize?
What should nursing interventions for impaired mobility in RA patients emphasize?
What could approximately half of the increase in BMI within the first year of diagnosis with RA be attributed to?
What could approximately half of the increase in BMI within the first year of diagnosis with RA be attributed to?
What do patients with newly diagnosed RA require information about?
What do patients with newly diagnosed RA require information about?
Study Notes
Nursing Care for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Approximately half of the increase in BMI within the first year of diagnosis with RA could be attributed to steroid use
- Dietary counseling for RA patients should include emphasis on foods high in vitamins, protein, and iron for tissue building and repair
- Nursing care for RA patients includes addressing common issues such as pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue, altered mood, and limited mobility
- Patients with newly diagnosed RA require information about the disease for daily self-management decisions and coping with a chronic disease
- Consultation with a dietician for assessment and assistance with appropriate food choices may be beneficial
- Nursing interventions for pain management in RA patients include providing a variety of comfort measures and administering anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and slow-acting antirheumatic medications as prescribed
- Verbalization of feelings about pain and chronicity of disease is encouraged to promote coping
- Nursing interventions for fatigue in RA patients include providing education about fatigue, developing and encouraging a sleep routine, and explaining the importance of rest for relieving stress
- Encouraging adherence to the treatment program and facilitating the development of an appropriate activity/rest schedule can help modify fatigue
- Nursing interventions for impaired mobility in RA patients include encouraging verbalization regarding limitations in mobility and emphasizing range of motion of affected joints
- Therapeutic exercises, proper footwear, and assistive equipment may improve mobility in RA patients
- Changes in mobility may lead to a decrease in personal safety, and the degree of mobility may be slow to improve with intervention
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Test your knowledge of nursing care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis with this quiz. Explore key aspects such as dietary counseling, pain management, fatigue, and impaired mobility interventions, as well as the importance of patient education and coping strategies.
