ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

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The Nurse Practitioner welcomes readers' comments. Letters referring to a particular article are forwarded to the author for a response to be printed along with the letter. Please address your correspondence to: Letters to the Editor, The Nurse Practitioner, 3000 Northup Way, Suite 200, Box 96043, Bellevue, WA 98009. Submission of a letter constitutes permission for its copyright and publication in The Nurse Practitioner. Letters are subject to editing.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

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Adults with arthritic conditions are seen frequently in primary care clinics. However, more than 100 different entities can produce joint and muscle symptoms, which makes it challenging to correctly diagnose musculoskeletal complaints. There are several logical steps to follow in assessing joint disorders. The first is to differentiate between what is and what is not arthritis. Additional steps necessary for an appropriate diagnosis include analysis of a thorough history, physical examination, and laboratory and X-ray results. It is of critical importance to identify the most common forms of arthritis, as well as the specific conditions that require immediate referral. The onset, incidence, findings and pathophysiology of the following entities in the adult population are discussed: septic arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, the crystal-induced diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and arthritis, the seronegative spondyloarthropathies and systemic lupus erythematosus.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

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Family paradigm theory explains variations in families that are based on their shared beliefs about the social world and their family's place within it. Key concepts of the theory and some of the supporting research are presented. Family rituals provide a window for viewing the family's efforts to maintain this shared concept of family identity. Suggestions for evaluating ritual use in families during times of stress and/or transition are provided. Ritual evaluation may give clues to difficulties families face in maintaining a shared identity during challenging periods of change or conflict.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This column is provided for announcements of conferences, committee meetings and various items of general interest to nurse practitioners. Readers are invited to submit relevant material. Inclusion will be based on general interest, date of receipt and available space. Items should be submitted as early as possible to give readers time to respond, and should be submitted no later than the first of each month prior to publication.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID

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ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1991

数据来源: OVID