A 4-year-old is brought to the primary care office as a follow-up to a recent emergency visit for a broken leg
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Get it written →Order InstructionsMUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERSAs a pediatric nurse practitioner, it is essential that you properly assess, diagnose, treat, and refer (as appropriate) to common, chronic, musculoskeletal disorders. Providing anticipatory guidance and patient and family education is vital.
CASE STUDYA 4-year-old is brought to the primary care office as a follow-up to a recent emergency visit for a broken leg. He was injured while using the slide at home. In reviewing the chart, you note several episodes of “bone pain,” “sprain,” and two arm fractures since the age of 12 months. The child has maintained less than 5% on the growth chart since the age of 2 years.Through the family history, you discover two first-degree relatives and one second-degree relative also had histories of frequent fractures and “bone issues” at a young age.Slide presentation:1. Include 3 physical abnormalities identified based on the case.2. Explain to the patient what further screening tests you would like to do. Or would you recommend it and why?3. State your primary diagnosis and explain your rationale to the patient’s family.4. Provide the correct diagnosis, treatment plan, and rationale to the patient’s family.5. Name two referrals that you would like to make (one referral can be to the specialist for this condition).
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