Keywords

autoimmune disease, deep vein thrombosis, inflammatory disease, JAK inhibitors, rheumatoid arthritis

Authors

1. Quisenberry, Susan L. DNP, CNP, APRN, FNP-C
2. Atchison, Phillip T. PharmD
3. Cottrell, Damon B. PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCNS, ACNS-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Studies show that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared with the general population. This article discusses the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of RA, explores the DVT risk in patients with RA, and outlines critical nursing actions to care for these patients.