developmental considerations and subjective data Flashcards
1
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developmental considerations: infants and children
A
softer bones, so greenstick fractures more common
2
Q
developmental considerations: pregnant women
A
pregnant women are more susceptible to accidents because the body is growing to accommodate the fetus
3
Q
developmental considerations: aging adult
A
bone density decreased–increase risk of Fx
4
Q
subjective data when assessing musculoskletal
joints
A
joints: pain, stiffness, swelling, heat/redness, limitation of movement
5
Q
subjective data when assessing musculoskletal
muscles
A
pain, cramping,
6
Q
subjective data when assessing musculoskeletal
bones
A
bone pain, deformity, accidents or trauma