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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/13%3A_Musculoskeletal_System/13.02%3A_OsteoarthritisThis section outlines learning objectives related to osteoarthritis (OA), including understanding its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. OA, a commo...This section outlines learning objectives related to osteoarthritis (OA), including understanding its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. OA, a common form of arthritis affecting millions, involves joint cartilage degeneration. Risk factors include age and obesity, with symptoms like joint pain and stiffness.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Professional_Medical-Surgical_Nursing/1.01%3A_Professional_Nursing_PracticeThis section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fi...This section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fields, the critical role nurses play in patient care, and the professional organizations supporting nursing practice, such as the American Nurses Association. The section highlights the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project and The Joint Commission's role in enhancing patient safety.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.04%3A_Bedside_Physical_Assessment_in_Medical-Surgical_NursingThis section provides detailed guidance on the various types of physical assessments in medical-surgical nursing. It differentiates comprehensive, bedside, and focused assessments. A comprehensive ass...This section provides detailed guidance on the various types of physical assessments in medical-surgical nursing. It differentiates comprehensive, bedside, and focused assessments. A comprehensive assessment is an in-depth check of all body systems, typically used in primary care, while bedside and focused assessments are more common in acute care settings.
