University:
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Course:
NURS-250 | Foundations of Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2022
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System Disorder ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Muscular Dystrophy 12 DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem muscular dystrophy is a sex linked disorder, it strikes men more than women. muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene on the 23rd, or X, chromosome that results in the failure of the body to produce a functional muscle protein called dystrophin can be diagnosed through a physical exam, blood/genetic testing. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention maintain a healthy diet to avoid obesity, work out as much as possible, quit smoking to protect lungs and heart ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings findings include enlarged calf muscles, trouble swallowing, curved spine, heart problems,etc. risk factors includes a family history of muscular dystrophy Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures A creatine phosphokinase (CPK) determination is the most specific test for muscular dystrophy (MD). Elevated CPK levels are indicative of muscle disease. Because the concentration of CPK is not significant in red blood cells, CPK levels are not affected by hemolysis. (Twee, 2021) diagnostic procedures include lab work, imaging studies, EKGs, PFTs, biopsy, genetic testing. PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care nursing care includes administer medications, turning the patient, and helping them walk. Therapeutic Procedures whirpool baths, tens unit treatment. ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES risk of falling, swallowing difficulties Complications Medications Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and deflazacort (Emflaza), which can help muscle strength and delay the progression of certain types of muscular dystrophy. Heart medications, such as angiotensin-convertin g enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or beta blockers, if muscular dystrophy damages the heart. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2020) Client Education important patient education would include teaching them about their diet options and dealing with a long term disease complications include but are not limited to weakness and deterioration of the heart muscle. (cardiomyopathy) Interprofessional Care working with physical therapy and occupational therapy. genetic counseling THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A11