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Learning Objectives
Describe the structure and function of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Discuss the pathophysiologic influences that may affect the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Outline the role of subjective data in completing a full nursing assessment of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Describe objective data compiled during a nursing assessment of the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Identify imaging and diagnostic studies used in the identification and classification of muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Discuss genetic conditions manifesting in the muscles and connective tissues.
Evaluate the presentation and differential diagnosis of inflammatory muscle and connective tissue disorders.
Describe the clinical presentation and treatment of immunologic disorders of the muscles and connective tissues.
Review the assessment and treatment of traumatic conditions of the muscles and connective tissue.
Discuss disorders of the joints with multifactorial origin.