Question

A client with a diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa asks the nurse for information about this disorder. what information should the nurse include in the response?

Answer 1

The nurse can tell the patient that polyarteritis nodosa is a rare disease which is created due to the inflammation of blood vessels. Thus, organ systems, such as the nerves, intestinal tract, heart, and joints are affected negatively. When it comes to the treatment, the most important medicine to use is one which suppresses the immune system.