Question

Mrs. H, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. The joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. She is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. She has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. She is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours.

Based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis is the autoimmune disease which is caused by the pathogens such as virus and bacteria affecting the joints. This causes the inflammation of the joints, resulting in the swelling and pain in the joints.

The rheumatoid arthritic pain is the squeezing and sharp pain. Even a mild movement of the joint can result in severe pain which is just like the pain which occurs during fracture. This pain has caused this women unable to perform daily activities like wearing cloths, eating or even slight movement.