Section: 4.14.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorders (Part 5) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define fractures.
    • List out the causes of fractures.
    • Describe the types of fractures.
    • Discuss the signs and symptoms of fractures.
    • Describe common diagnostic procedures for fractures.
    • Explain common medical treatments for fractures.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with fractures.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 41 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire page. (13 minutes)

      Better Health

    • Read the section ‘Fracture’. (13 minutes)

      Government of Canada (Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care - Pediatric and Adolescent Care)
    • Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      Government of Western Australia Child and Adolescent Health Service

    • Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

      The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.14.5

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