This page covers muscular dystrophy (MD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care strategies. MD is a genetic disorder characterized by prog...This page covers muscular dystrophy (MD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care strategies. MD is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, with several types including Duchenne, Becker, and myotonic dystrophies. The page discusses the role of genetics, common symptoms, and diagnostic tests such as genetic testing and electromyography.
The section outlines learning objectives related to soft tissue injuries and covers aspects such as pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. It describes ...The section outlines learning objectives related to soft tissue injuries and covers aspects such as pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. It describes common types of soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, contusions, tendinitis, and bursitis, discussing their causes and clinical signs. Nursing interventions using the "RICE" method???rest, ice, compression, and elevation???are emphasized, along with evaluation methods for treatment efficacy.
