Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pathophysiology and Safe Administration of Biologics

Approximately 1 in 5 people in the United States suffers from autoimmune diseases. To explain the pathophysiology of autoimmune disease, a basic understanding of the normal and dysfunctional immune system is necessary. Rheumatoid arthritis is used as a model to explain the basics of autoimmune disease. The infusion nurse plays a key role in patient education and the safe administration of biologics.
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research