Nursing ASSIGNMENT

To prepare:

By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.

The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:

· The musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.

· Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.

· How these processes interact to affect the patient.

The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:

· The musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.

· Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.

· How these processes interact to affect the patient.

 A 64-year-old female presents to the clinic with back pain for the last 3 weeks.  She reports that she has tried ibuprofen and Tylenol without relief of symptoms.  The pain is a 5/10 and is sharp at times.  She has noticed a reduction in her ability to perform ADLs.  She denies any injury.  She denies any burning with urination, numbness to lower extremities, or leg weakness.  The patient has a history of osteoporosis and was prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements along with Alendronate 10mg po daily. Patient is 5’6” and weighs 175 pounds.  BP is 120/84, pulse is 80, resp 18, regular and non labored, pulse ox 95%, and temp 98.0F. Physical exam reveals no focal motor deficits, DTRs 1+, localized vertebral spinous process tenderness to L2.  Xray:  Vertebral compression fracture of L2 with anterior wedging of thoracic vertebrae.