Description
Prepare a concept map for a musculoskeletal disorder from your readings. Use the included template to outline the system disorder including the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment.
Grading criteria:
The student must include at least 3 etiology / risk factors for the disorder chosen
The student must include at least 5 clinical manifestations / signs/symptoms that the professional RN would assess, investigate within the patients history or correlate with anticipated diagnostic testing. (CT scan is not appropriate however CT scan of the head is specific and appropriate. Lab values is not appropriate, however specific lab draw such as a lithium level is appropriate.
The student must include at least 2 potential treatments that the professional RN would anticipate including at least 2 points of education regarding the treatments that the RN would provide to the patient or family.
Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format.
You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks
Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa
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Rasmussen University – NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology
Title of Assignment:
Module 03 Written Assignment – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to identify and analyze a musculoskeletal system disorder to process
the possible manifestations of a selected disorder. The concept map will help you identify the
pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system disorder.
Course Competency(s):
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Evaluate pathophysiologic alterations that affect the integumentary and musculoskeletal
systems.
Instructions:
Content:
Prepare a concept map for a musculoskeletal disorder from your readings. Use the included template to
outline the system disorder including the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, and
treatment.
Format:
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Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings. Examples of scholarly sources include
academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides.
Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a references page using APA format.
Resources:
You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:
https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks
Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa
09/09/2021
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