NRS 410V TOPIC 5 DISCUSSION QUESTION 1

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NRS 410V Topic 5 DQ 1 Describe some of the more common pathophysiological changes and abnormal findings associated with musculoskeletal, metabolic, and multisystem health dysfunctions. Explain what ... symptoms are associated with the findings and how these affect patient function. The musculoskeletal system is composed of voluntary muscles and connective tissues. The connective tissues are the bones, joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. The bones protect underlying organs, support the weight of the body, provide a structural framework to enable coordinated movement, and store minerals. The components of the bones are compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, blood vessels, and, nerves. The skeletal bones are vital in hematopoiesis, which is the production of blood cells. Alterations in the musculoskeletal system can be due to injury, infection, inflammatory diseases, non-inflammatory conditions, or tumors. Bone loss and muscle atrophy are associated with the aging process and prolonged bedrest. Pain may be the first sign of a musculoskeletal system problem. The involved area may exhibit numbness, edema, increased warmth, muscle spasms, decreased range of movement, stiffness, or tenderness. The diagnoses of osteoarthritis, osteopo [Show More]

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