What are a few of the major differences in the musculoskeletal assessment of a child?

What are a few of the major differences in the musculoskeletal assessment of a child?

Discussion 1
Jonah Kotter is a 5-year-old male preschooler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for complaints that his leg “hurts”.
Subjective Data
PMH negative
Immunizations: Up to date
No medications
No allergies
Pain: 3/5 on pain scale
Attends Kindergarten
Does not remember injuring leg
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 degrees Centigrade, P 94, R 18, BP 100/70
Lungs: clear
Heart rate and rhythm regular
Moving all extremities
+ Range of motion legs and arms
Strength 5/5 in all extremities
1. What other questions should the nurse ask?
2. What techniques are helpful to incorporate in assessing a patient in this age group?
3. What are a few of the major differences in the musculoskeletal assessment of a child?
4. What should be included in the plan of care?
5. Based on the readings, what is the most likely cause of leg pain for this patient?
Discussion 2
Read the case study below and respond to two of the questions below. Make sure you respond to a classmate as well, before the week ends.
Katherine Trembly is a 67-year-old woman who presents to the neurologist’s office after referral from her PCP (primary care provider) for a seizure.
Subjective Data
PMH: Seizure, hypertension, anxiety
Retired book keeper
C/o being “tired”
Periods of unresponsiveness to verbal stimuli
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 degrees Centigrade, P 80, R 18, BP 174/84
Lungs: clear
O2 Sat = 98%
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DeVry NR305 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2
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Heart rate regular, + peripheral pulses
1. What other questions should the nurse ask?
2. What techniques are helpful to incorporate in assessing a patient in this age group?
3. What are some of the more common conditions that may cause seizure activity in this age group?
4. What diagnostic tools will the physician use to diagnose this condition?
5. What should be included in the plan of care?

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