The pediatric nurse explains to the student nurse that alterations in musculoskeletal functioning may be related to a congenital defect or an acquired defect. The nurse gives the following as an example of a congenital defect.
A) Osteomyelitis
B) Juvenile arthritis
C) Muscular dystrophy
D) Osgood-Schlatter disease
Question 2
Cecilia, a pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation, has her vital signs assessed during a routine prenatal visit. Cecilia's blood pressure has remained at 110/70 for the last few visits and her pulse rate has increased from 70 to 80 beats per minute.
These findings would be considered normal at this time in pregnancy.
A) True
B) False
NURSE
Changes in cell shape due to alterations in intracellular fluid volume.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Massage is routinely incorporated into the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
Morphologic alterations