Instructed to recognize S/S of Rheumatoid arthritis such as loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, pain and tenderness of joint, weight loss, swelling, etc.
Instructed in complication of rheumatoid arthritis such as deformity and disability, infections and osteoporosis.
Instructed in factors that increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis such as age, sex, stress, infection and defective autoimmune system.
Instructed in measures to control rheumatoid arthritis such as adequate exercise, proper diet, stress control, pain control, physical or occupational therapy, self-help devices, emotional support and others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: morning stiffness, fatigue and weakness, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: loss of appetite and low-grade fever, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: lumps or nodules under the skin and weight loss, among others.
Taught that exercising at a slow, steady pace, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Taught that performing active or passive range-of-motion exercises, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Taught that never exercising a hot, inflamed joint is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.