Unit 4 Workbook Assignment

Unit Four Workbook Assignment Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System Assignment: For each scenario below, outline the appropriate patient teaching you would perform. First review the “Guidelines for Patient Teaching Exercises” found on page iv in the “Introduction”.

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Osteoarthritis information regarding therapeutic diets and exercise for the patient An established patient with a history of osteoarthritis is undergoing on-going therapy, which includes drug therapy and a gentle exercise regimen. The patient is discouraged because of increased pain and loss of mobility. The physician instructs you to provide printed information regarding therapeutic diets and exercise for the patient. Additionally, you are to review intended effects of the prescribed drug therapy. How do you handle this patient-teaching opportunity?

2. Lyme Disease A male patient has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Antibiotic therapy has been prescribed. The patient has been told to return for a checkup in 1 week. The physician asks you to provide the patient with printed information concerning therapy that is advised in the treatment of this condition. How would you handle this patient-teaching opportunity?

3. Gout An individual has been diagnosed with gout. The physician has instructed you to provide the patient with printed information regarding therapy for treatment of gout. How do you approach this patientteaching opportunity?

4. Osteoporosis An older woman has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. The physician asks you to provide the patient with printed information concerning therapy that is advised in the treatment of this condition. How do you handle this patient-teaching opportunity?