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13.0: Introduction

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    Figure 13.1 The musculoskeletal system includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is responsible for protecting internal organs and facilitating body movements. (credit: daverose215/flickr, CC BY 2.0)

    You are a nurse assessing a 65-year-old female patient, Ms. Chen, in a nursing home. Ms. Chen recently experienced a hip fracture that required a total hip-replacement surgery. She was discharged back to her original facility from the hospital two days ago and has been struggling with mobility. She reports being nervous to use her walker because that is how she fell and fractured her hip. You reassure Ms. Chen that you are here to assess her needs and provide care that will help her regain comfort with ambulation, mobility, and performing activities of daily living (ADLs). This chapter will help you learn how to support patients like Ms. Chen by completing a nursing assessment of the musculoskeletal system and managing common disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

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