Assignment: Principle of Assessment
TASK
Post your initial response to one of the scenarios below.
Musculoskeletal and Neurologic System
Using the South University Online Library, the Internet, and your textbook research the conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and the neurologic systems.
Scenario I
A 58-year-old female is admitted for a work up for a complaint of neck and low back pain. During admission, you discover that she underwent a renal transplant six years ago. The patient also had blood work collected. When you review the findings, you notice that her serum calcium is elevated at 13.9 (Normal values range from 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dl), her CBC shows a hematocrit of 33%, and hemoglobin of 11.1 g/dl (normal adult female hematocrit Range: 37-47%, normal adult female hemoglobin range: 12-16 g/dl).
What could be the underlying cause of her pain and her abnormal lab values?
What other assessments would be helpful?
What interventions might be considered?
Scenario II
A 33-year-old Hispanic male is admitted and complains of a tingling sensation in his left leg, vertigo, and loss of balance. When you begin to perform intake history, you notice that his speech is slurred, his teeth are in need of repair, and he seems to be very drowsy.
What other findings may you find in this individual?
What would you think is the underlying cause of this patient's complaint?
How would you proceed with your assessment specifically for this patient?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.