M4 Discussion GI & Musculoskeletal

 GI & Musculoskeletal  

This Discussion has 2 parts:

1. GI
   • Make a comprehensive list of relevant information to gather when assessing abdominal pain.
   • How do you assess for masses in the abdomen and how you would document such findings?
   • Describe your findings on a previous patient that you have encountered where you have palpated a mass in the abdomen.
2. Musculoskeletal
   • Define, Compare, and Contrast the following conditions:
     • Osteoarthritis
     • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.