Body Image Disturbance related to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nursing Care Plan for Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints (Lemone & Burke, 2001: 1248). Nursing Diagnosis for Rheumatoid Arthritis : Body image disturbance related to changes in the ability to perform common tasks, increased use of energy, mobility imbalance. Expected outcomes: Expressing increased confidence in the ability to cope with illness, changes in lifestyle, and possible limitations. Develop a realistic plan for the future. Nursing Interventions: Encourage disclosure about the problem of disease processes, hope for the future. Discuss the meaning of the loss / change in patient / significant other. Ascertain how the patient's personal views on the functioning of everyday lifestyle. Discuss the patient's perception of how the people closest to accept limitations. Acknowledge and accept the feelings of the bereaved, hostile, dependence Consider withdrawing behavior, or deny the use of too...