Pathophysiology: Muscles, Joints, and Connective Tissues Pathophysiology: Muscles, Joints, and Connective Tissues

Pathophysiology: Muscles, Joints, and Connective Tissues

Descrizione dell’editore

As health care becomes more complex, it is essential that the theoretical concepts of the basis of illness (pathophysiology) be well understood. The purpose of this course is to reinforce the scientific rationales for the interventions nurses perform and the decisions nurses make as patients move through the ever-changing struggle with their illness. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented. 


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 


1. Describe the structure and function of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

2. Discuss the pathophysiologic influences that may affect the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

3. Outline the role of subjective data in completing a full nursing assessment of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

4. Describe objective data compiled during a nursing assessment of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

5. Identify imaging and diagnostic studies used in the identification and classification of muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

6. Discuss genetic conditions manifesting in the muscles and connective tissues.

7. Evaluate the presentation and differential diagnosis of inflammatory muscle and connective tissue disorders.

8. Describe the clinical presentation and treatment of immunologic disorders of the muscles and connective tissues.

9. Review the assessment and treatment of traumatic conditions of the muscles and connective tissue.

10. Discuss disorders of the joints with multifactorial origin.

11. Analyze the manifestations and therapeutic approaches for degenerative joint diseases.

12. Outline the presentation, treatment, and nursing considerations for patients with immunologic joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

13. Compare and contrast the various joint diseases with an infectious origin.

14. Describe cancers of the joints, muscle, and connective tissues.

15. Evaluate the appropriate assessment and management of traumatic joint injuries.


This 15-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.

GENERE
Professionali e tecnici
PUBBLICATO
2022
1 ottobre
LINGUA
EN
Inglese
PAGINE
147
EDITORE
NetCE
DIMENSIONE
824,7
KB

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