Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
Summer 7-26-2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Chovan
Keywords
sclerosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, sclerodactyly, autoimmune disease, CREST syndrome, telangiectasia
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Abstract
Scleroderma, also known as sclerosis, is an autoimmune disease causing fibrosis in connective tissues. Symptoms include: skin tightening, stiffness and swelling of fingers, weight loss, fatigue, and musculoskeletal pain. Limited scleroderma, also known as CREST syndrome, includes calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. This presentation is to help increase knowledge of scleroderma pathophysiology and nursing implications that will help medical staff better care for those affected.
Recommended Citation
Lawson, Erika, "Scleroderma" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 206.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/206