Tag: Musculoskeletal System

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common chronic rheumatologic disease in children and is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood.

A fracture is a complete or incomplete disruption in the continuity of the bone structure and is defined according to its type and extent.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease or sometimes called osteoarthrosis even though inflammation may be present.

A pregnant woman needs to be healthy in both the mind and the body to survive her pregnancy. To maintain her over-all well being, caregivers must collaborate with each other for a more holistic and effective care to make sure that the woman and the fetus are both safe.

A nurse's care plan should focus on the patient's fragility, stressing careful positioning, ambulation, and prescribed exercises. Here are the nursing care plans for patients with osteoporosis.

To help you understand the concepts, here are some anatomy and physiology nursing mnemonics and tips.