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NUR104 - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (1.0 HR)
Purpose: Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a better understanding of the disease (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), the effects of the disease, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how children can be affected emotionally by this chronic disease. Objectives: 1. Describe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA); 2. Differentiate among the three types of JRA; 3. Discuss the diagnosis of JRA; 4. Explore treatment options for JRA; 5. Discuss emotional issues associated with JRA.