Mary S Flashcards
Rheumatoid Artritis
-chronic inflammation of the connective tissues of the synovial joints
-autoimmune
-agitgen triggers an formation of abnormal immunoglobulin
-Immunoglobulin–> antibodies in body RF (rheumatoid factor) — from complexes that deposit on synovial membranes or articulate cartilage of the joint
-the body complementary and Inflammatory response release enzymes that damage cartilage and thickening of memebranes
RA Signs and Symptoms
-Fatigue, weight loss, and generalized stiffnessss
-stiffness after inactively
-swelling at joints
RA Risk Factors
Non Modifiaible-age,genetics, ethnicity
Modifiable-smoking
Nursing Management
-rest and joint protection
-pain assessment
-heat / cold therapy
-ROM exercise
Anemia
-decrease in the number of RBC
-manifestation of pathological process
Anemia signs and symptoms
-nauseaa, vomiting, heartburn
-night sweat and Cold intolerance
-fatigued
Anemia Risk Factors
Modifiable: pregnancy, nutrition, social-economic
Non modifiable: sex, age, blood loss
Anemia Nursing Management
-blood pressure
-raidal palus e
-O2 stat
Constipation
-dercrease in frequency of BM that’s different from their normal
-may indicate bowl obstruction
Constipation signs and symptoms
-abdominal distention
-pain
-headache
Constipation risk factors
modifiable: medication, diet, fuild, exceris e
nonmodificable: age
Nursing Management
-abdonimal assement
-education builds/excerise
LABS RBC count
-cell size, shape, weight and Hgb concentration
-low count in Mary
