Critical Thinking: Musculoskeletal System Case Study Situation: Ms….

Question Answered step-by-step Critical Thinking: Musculoskeletal System Case Study Situation: Ms…. Critical Thinking: Musculoskeletal System Case StudySituation: Ms. Saunders is a 78-year-old Caucasian retired librarian who presents to the clinic with concerns of increasing pain in her back and ribs at times. She also reports feeling weak at times with occasional muscle cramps in her legs. She is 5’2′ and weighs 113 lbs. She is 25 years post-menopausal and had never taken hormone replacement therapy. She observes that she has lost 1′ in height over the last few years and is becoming more stooped. Her mother died at the age of 40 of Cancer and father at age 57 of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Her brother with CAD is 79 years old and her twin sister has osteoporosis and depression. Ms. Saunders is active, walks 1-2 miles/day. She stopped smoking 30 years ago and has an occasional drink. She also drinks a cup of coffee a day. She reports diarrhea and gas with dairy products so avoids them.1.    Identify at least six risk factors in Mrs. Saunders history that predispose her to osteoporosis.     2.    Which of those risk factors are modifiable and which are non-modifiable? Modifiable:  Non-modifiable:   3.    What diagnostic tests will Mrs. Saunders likely have to confirm osteoporosis?     4.    What recommendations would you make for Mrs. Saunders regarding vitamin and mineral intake?     5.     What recommendations would you make regarding Mrs. Saunders physical activities? Be specific as to the activities. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)