infections and infestations, Joint ● replacement inflammatory disorders, and (hips, malignancies of the skin. Osteoporosis ● Explain the risk factors for, Contractures ● pathophysiology of, and nursing Mobility issues ● interventions to prevent and care for and aids pressure ulcers. Simple fractures ● Discuss surgical options for excision of (cast care) neoplasms, reconstruction of facial or Splints, slings, ● body structures, and cosmetic crutches, and procedures. braces. Explain the pathophysiology of selected disorders of the hair and nails. Discuss the effects and nursing implications of medications and treatments used to treat disorders of the integument. Explain the pathophysiology, manifestations, complications, interdisciplinary care and nursing care of metabolic, degenerative, autoimmune, inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, connective tissue, and structural musculoskeletal disorders. Compare and contrast the pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis and treatments for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, Paget’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
infections and infestations, inflammatory disorders, and malignancies of the skin. Explain the risk factors for, pathophysiology of, and nursing interventions to prevent and care for pressure ulcers. Discuss surgical options for excision of neoplasms, reconstruction of facial or body structures, and cosmetic procedures. Explain the pathophysiology of selected disorders of the hair and nails. Discuss the effects and nursing implications of medications and treatments used to treat disorders of the integument. Explain the pathophysiology, manifestations, complications, interdisciplinary care and nursing care of metabolic, degenerative, autoimmune, inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, connective tissue, and structural musculoskeletal disorders. Compare and contrast the pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis and treatments for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, Paget’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. ● Joint replacement (hips, ● Osteoporosis ● Contractures ● Mobility issues and aids ● Simple fractures (cast care) ● Splints, slings, crutches, and braces.
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