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The disease that I selected is Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Concept is Immunity.
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
System Disorder
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS___________________________________________________________
Alterations in
Health (Diagnosis)
Pathophysiology Related
to Client Problem
The pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis involves initial
leading to inflammation, presenting of antigens and
activation of T cells, which leads to production of
antibodies that results in more inflammatory processes.
Rheumatoid arthritis manifests as
stiffness, tenderness and pain in greater
than one joint, weakness, fever, weight
loss and bilaterality.
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________
Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention
Prevention measures for rheumatoid arthritis include
mitigation of the risk factors such as stopping smoking,
maintaining a healthy weight, good oral hygiene and
regular visits to the dentist.
ASSESSMENT
SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors
Expected Findings
Consider the age of the patient, family
history, sex, obesity, smoking and prior
joint injuries.It is also thought to be linked
with periodontal gum disease.
Laboratory Tests
Elevated levels of CRP and ESR.
Presence of ANA, rheumatoid
factor and anti-CPP.
Increased uric acid.
Diagnostic Procedures
Check for the C-reactive protein and erythrocyte
sedimentation rate.
Antinuclear antibodies(ANA).
Presence of rheumatoid factor and ant...