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This concise guide provides nurses with the tools to help older adults with arthritis achieve the highest possible quality of life. Practical tips on nursing management, self-care and the importance of exercise are a focus throughout. Part one presents specific arthritic conditions in a uniform format: epidemiology, clinical features and management, diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, and nursing management and interventions. Part two presents general strategies for managing arthritis, including comprehensive chapters on pain management, exercise and patient teaching.