Author Question: A patient is diagnosed with a disease that affects fibrous tissue. In which musculoskeletal areas ... (Read 26 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient is diagnosed with a disease that affects fibrous tissue. In which musculoskeletal areas should the nurse expect the patient to experience health problems?

Select all that apply.

1. hips
2. teeth
3. shoulders
4. skull bones
5. distal tibia and fibula

Question 2

The nurse determines that a patient's gait is normal. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

Select all that apply.
1. The patient does not stumble, run into objects, or fall.
2. The gait is smooth and steady without limping.
3. The gait is slow and deliberate as if the patient is gingerly pulling one side up to meet the other.
4. The gait is jerky and quick, which indicates the patient has excellent motor control.
5. The posture is upright and straight.

wuly · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Fibrous tissue connects bones through collagen fibers. The areas of the patient's body that would be affected include the skull sutures, the ligament connecting the distal tibia and fibula, and the connections between the patient's teeth and sockets. Synovial tissue is located in the hip and shoulder joints.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 5
Alterations in gait can be difficult to assess. The nurse should watch the patient walk from the front and from behind and look closely to see that gait is smooth and steady and that posture is upright and straight. Slow, jerky, or stumbling movements are abnormalities that warrant further evaluation. Slow, deliberate movements can indicate pain or another health problem.