Problem
32 year old Sara was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis one month ago. She currently works full-time in a retail paint store and her shift at 7 am.
Sara is experiencing bilateral joint pain and swelling in her hands, wrists, and knees and is very fatigued.
Examine the lived-experience of being diagnosed with this progressive chronic illness for Sara.
Instructions:
The points below are intended to help guide your discussion. Literature must be applied to support your writing, regardless of topic.
a) Apply evidence-based literature to examine the impact or potential impact that this may have on Sara.
b) Identify an actual or potential problem and consider interventions and supports.
c) Explore how the nurse would ensure that Sara's perspective, wishes, and goals are central to any plan of care.
d) Discuss what teaching would be important for Sara and why.
e) Explore how the disease may progress and how Sara should manage exacerbations and potential progressive changes.