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SJDC Fall 2006Nursing 4 Study Guide Topics for Musculoskeletal

SystemChapter 60
1. Effects of aging on the MS system
2. Serologic and radiologic studies of the MS

Chapter 61
1. Assessment findings and interventions for acute soft tissue injury
2. Stages of fracture healing
3. Nursing care of a patient in skin and skeletal traction, and a patient in a cast
4. Types of fracture reduction and nursing care
5. Postoperative care of the patient with hip replacement
6. Complications of fractures
7. Postoperative care of the patient with an amputation

Chapter 62
1. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and nursing care of the patient with osteomyelitis
2. Nursing care of the patient after spinal surgery
3. Clinical manifestations of osteoporosis

Chapter 63
1. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, collaborative care of the patient with osteoarthritis
2. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, collaborative care of the patient with rheumatoid arthritis
3. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, collaborative care of the patient with gout
4. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, collaborative care of the patient with SLE
5. Pathophysiology of the patient with systemic sclerosis and the CREST syndrome




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