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CHAPTER 43 Musculoskeletal System Introduction - Coggle Diagram
CHAPTER 43 Musculoskeletal System Introduction
PHATOPHYSIOLOGY
The musculoskeletal system is made up of voluntary (skeletal) muscle and connective tissues that bind structures together and provide a framework for the body as a whole.
ANATOMY
Bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, connective tissue.
FUNCTION
Provides support, form, stability, and movement
CONNECTIVE TISSUES
Bone, blood, cartilage, ligaments, skin, and tendons.
ASSESSMENTFunctional Assessment
Data collected for the functional assessment include usual diet and fluid intake, intake of salt and alcohol, and use of tobacco.
Health History
Reason for Seeking Care
Determine why the patient is seeking health care.
Present Health
Ask about the patient's general health status to determine the patient's perception of well-being.
Past Health History
The nursing assessment requires a detailed health history because many of the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders are insidious.
Ask for: Accidents and Injuries.
Accidents and injuries, even in the distant past, may be significant because they could be related to the patient's current problem.
Current and Past Medications.
Record the patient's use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Family History
Record a family history of conditions that may be causes of amputation, including diabetes, hypertension, and vascular diseases.
TEST
laboratory studies of blood and urine and radiologic imaging studies of the bones and joints.
Routine blood studies include a complete blood count (CBC), the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) determination.
Other blood studies are the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL), rheumatoid factor (RF), creatinine, and antinuclear antibody (ANA) tests.
NURSES RESPONSABILITIES
Always tell the patient what to expect when tests are ordered. Explain if nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status is necessary. Document the care provided and relevant assessment data. If venipuncture is done, apply a dressing and check the site oozing. Apply pressure and elevate the arm if patient's blood clotting is
the patient with a musculoskeletal condition requires the services of a multidisciplinary team that includes the patient, nurse, physician, social worker, nutritionist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist.