Problem: Mrs. Jackson (42 y/o), 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 next 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. Is this type of pain considered acute, chronic or both. What options or adjuvant therapies can you implement to help alleviate her pain. Need Assignment Help?