The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with myotonic ...

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The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with myotonic dystrophy. For what health problems should the nurse assess this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. hair loss
  2. cataracts
  3. long extremities
  4. spinal deformities
  5. significant muscle wasting

Question 2

The nurse is completing a health history with a patient. When assessing for a family or genetic history of musculoskeletal disorders, what should the nurse include?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. gout
  2. fibromyalgia
  3. osteoarthritis
  4. lupus erythematosis
  5. ankylosing spondylitis

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Myotonic dystrophy is an inherited disorder in which the muscles become weak, have a decreased ability to relax, and eventually waste away. Other manifestations include hair loss, and cataracts. Long extremities and spinal deformities are characteristics of Marfan syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Musculoskeletal diseases believed to have a genetic component include osteoarthritis, gout, muscular dystrophy, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus erythematosus. Fibromyalgia is not believed to have a genetic component.