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Rheumatoid arthritis: symptoms, diagnosis, and management.
Nursing times - 1 Jan 2000
Martin Lynda
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory joint disease and a major cause of disability, morbidity, and mortality. It occurs worldwide, affecting approximately one per cent of adults. Inflammation of the synovial membrane surrounding a joint leads to swollen, tender, and stiff joints. This may be accompanied by fatigue, weight loss, anxiety, and depression. Nursing management goals should include the...
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