Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 53
Instructed in factors that increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis such as age, sex, stress, infection and defective autoimmune system.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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