Osteoarthritis degenerative joint disease (DJD). What other concepts are related to Mobility? List 5 and give an example of each one.

Exemplar: Osteoarthritis AKA degenerative joint disease (DJD)

 

1. Describe the pathophysiology and etiology of OA?

 

 

1. Discuss early symptoms and the progression to later symptoms.

 

 

1. Fill in the table below based on medical treatment of OA?

Treatment	Example:	Action	Nursing considerations
Analgesics	acetaminophen
Anti-inflammatory	Aspirin   NSAIDs
Topical analgesics	Diclofenac sodium gel (Voltaren)
Visco-supplementation	Hyaluronic acid
Rest
Heat
Exercise program

 

Exemplar:  Fractures

 

1. Describe the pathophysiology and etiology of fractures.

 

 

1. Reestablishing the function of the fractured bone is the treatment goal. Explain the following:
   1. Splinting
   2. Closed reduction
   3. Open reduction
   4. Internal fixation
   5. Traction
   6. Casting

Exemplar: Hip fractures

 

1. Why are hip fractures so serious for older adults?
2. What is a total hip arthroplasty? (see Chapter 61) and describe the nursing management.

 

Exemplar:   Amputations

 

1. Describe the reasons why an amputation may be performed.

 

 

1. What are the early potential complications after an amputation?

 

 

1. What are the late potential complications after an amputation?

 

 

1. What is phantom limb and phantom pain?

 

Exemplar:   Multiple Sclerosis

1. How common is multiple sclerosis and who is at risk?

 

1. Describe the pathophysiology and etiology of multiple sclerosis.

 

1. What are some complications that may occur as the disease progresses?

 

1. There is no cure for MS.  Discuss the drugs often prescribed, their action, side effects, and nursing consideration

I am failing to come up with resources for an education plan on infectious diseases and immunizations, both national and local by the World health organization that can be utilized by the provider.

An 8-year male is brought to the Emergency Department for temperature of 105 F and extreme lethargy. The child complains of a sore throat, severe headache, and severe body aches.

The parents state the child went to bed in a healthy condition but woke during the night with a temperature of 102.

The child has no other significant medical history. The parents do not believe in vaccinations and home school their children.

They have one other child at home who has asthma. The patient is diagnosed with influenza and the plan is to admit to the pediatric intensive care unit.

The nurse returns to the patient to prepare for transfer to PICU and hears the UAP telling the parents they are smart not to vaccinate their children because it caused his son to have autism.

State if you disagree or agree with their discussion points with rationale supported by current evidence.

Make sure to include a meaningful open-ended question that facilitates further discussion.

Discuss the significance of frameworks in guiding research or evidence-based practice projects. How can choosing an incorrect framework or model create bias in research?