Section: 4.13.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 5) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify risk factors associated with and/or causes of dermatomyositis in children.
    • Identify common signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis.
    • Discuss the medical treatment and management of dermatomyositis.
    • Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with dermatomyositis.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the section “Introduction”. (2 minutes)

      Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease

    • Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      University of Rochester 

    • Read the entire page. (7 minutes)
      HealthLine
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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.13.5

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