Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the systematic and comprehensive focused assessment of a patient with impaired neurological and musculoskeletal function and associated diagnostic tests
Discuss the pathophysiological processes and consequences of impaired neurological and musculoskeletal function
Appraise the role of the nurse in identifying and reducing risk factors, anticipating potential complications and promotion of healthy lifestyle in patients with neurological/musculoskeletal dysfunction
Develop nursing care plans for patients with neurological/musculoskeletal dysfunction using NANDA, NIC and NOC, (including medications)
Identify the common psychosocial needs and related nursing interventions for a patient experiencing neurological and musculoskeletal problems
Indicative Module Content:
Unit 1 Musculoskeletal
Revision of musculoskeletal system and bone healing
Nursing management in the assessment & prevention of potential complications for patients with musculoskeletal trauma: acute compartment syndrome, VTE, infection, hemorrhagic shock
Nursing assessment and management of patients with fractures
Nursing assessment and management of a patient with lower limb amputation
Nursing assessment and management of a patient with osteoarthritis and inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions
Nursing and management and management of the patient with joint replacment/arthroplasty
Unit 2 Neurological
Revision of neurological system, altered consciousness, impaired neurological function
Compare and contrast the aetiology, pathophysiology, and clinical signs/symptoms of persons experiencing altered neurological function
Neurological assessment, nursing care planning, functional and cognitive assessment
Management of persons with traumatic injuries, head injury/cerebral bleed/spinal Injury
Nursing assessment and management of patients with Stroke
Nursing assessment and management of patients with seizure disorders
Nursing assessment and management of patients with neurological movement disorders