Musculoskeletal regional system

Reference no: EM133698154

Musculoskeletal Regional System

Scenario:

You are working as a staff nurse and you are assigned to care for Mr. Thompson, a 78-year-old man who was admitted for a fall at home 4 days ago and developed rhabdomyolysis related to being down for several hours after his fall. The PCT askes you if it would be alright to get Mr. Thompson out of bed today to walk.

- What physical assessments would guide your decision to safely get Mr. Thompson out of bed?

- What are some important questions you would consider asking Mr. Thompson in relation to safely getting him out of bed?

Reference no: EM133698154

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