Taught that implementing good body mechanics and using assistive/protective devices is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Taught that observing joint protection principles is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Instructed on potential complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: deformity and disability, infections and osteoporosis, among others.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a narrowing or blockage of one or both of the coronary arteries causing a decreased blood and oxygen supply to the heart.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: gradually increase exercise and use warm-up and cool-down exercises, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: report immediately to physician, nurse or other health care provider if fever, change in amount or color of sputum and/or increased shortness of breath occur.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid or control stress, which can exacerbate disease.
SN instructed patient that Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joint. Rheumatoid Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Rheumatoid Arthritis can also affect other tissues throughout the body and cause problems in organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Patient verbalized understanding.
Taught that, in Rheumatoid Arthritis, the joints most affected are knees, hands and feet.
Taught that Rheumatoid Arthritis is characterized by remissions and exacerbations.