#261: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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🗓️ 8 December 2022

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition in which the patient’s immune system attacks healthy cells inside the joints, leading to an inflammatory state. In this episode you’ll learn: * The pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis * Who’s most at risk, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors * Complications of the condition * Signs and symptoms of RA * Priority nursing assessments * Tests utilized in the diagnosis and evaluation of RA * Rheumatoid arthritis treatments, including pharmacology * Key patient education Helpful Resources: Get the full episode transcript and references here. Want to study on-the-go? Then Study Sesh might be the answer you’ve been looking for! Get organized! Get the nursing student planner that students say keep them organized and on top of their busy nursing school schedules! Review corticosteroids and be super ready for your next exam or day at the bedside! Learn about hydroxychloroquine in episode 103 using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework. __________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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