10.11 Learning Activities
Learning Activities
Osteoarthritis Case Study (Case Study answers are located in the Answer Key at the end of the book.)[1]
Mary is a 65-year-old woman who presents to the clinic with complaints of joint pain and stiffness, particularly in her knees and hands. She reports that the pain worsens with activity and is relieved with rest. Mary also mentions difficulty with gripping objects and climbing stairs. She has a history of obesity and reports that her symptoms have been gradually worsening over the past few years.
- Based on Mary’s symptoms, what are the potential differential diagnoses to consider besides osteoarthritis?
- How would you assess Mary’s pain level, and what pain assessment tools could be utilized?
- What risk factors for osteoarthritis does Mary possess, and how do they contribute to her condition?
- What additional assessments would you conduct to further evaluate the extent of Mary’s osteoarthritis?
- How would you prioritize Mary’s nursing diagnoses, and why?
- What education would you provide to Mary regarding her osteoarthritis diagnosis and management?
“Musculoskeletal Glossary Cards” by Open RN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
“Case Study: Osteoarthritis” by Open RN and Codaptive Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
Test your knowledge on musculoskeletal system disorders using this NCLEX Next Generation-style multiple response grouping question. You may reset and resubmit your answers to this question an unlimited number of times.[2]
Test your knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions using this NCLEX Next Generation-style bowtie question. You may reset and resubmit your answers to this question an unlimited number of times.[3]
Test your knowledge on osteoarthritis and hip arthroplasty using this NCLEX Next Generation style case study.[4]
Test your knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions using this NCLEX Next Generation style case study.[5]
Test your knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions using this NCLEX Next Generation style case study.[6]
Test your knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions using this NCLEX Next Generation style case study.[7]
- “Osteoarthritis Case Study” by Open RN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵
- “Musculoskeletal Multiple Response Grouping Question" by Kellea Ewen and OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵
- “Pediatric Musculoskeletal System Bowtie" by Jennifer Hinz and OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵
- “Arthroplasty Case Study Level 2” by Angela Landry for OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵
- “Musculoskeletal Case Study 1” by Kellea Ewen for OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵
- “Musculoskeletal Case Study 2” by Kellea Ewen for OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵
- “Musculoskeletal Case Study 3” by Kellea Ewen for OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 ↵