CLASS:
NR305 – Health Assessment for the Practicing RN
Discussion: Musculoskeletal and Gastrointestinal Assessment
Step 1: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one: Discuss the ethical dilemmas related to pain management in treating musculoskeletal disorders, including balancing the need for pain relief with the risk of opioid dependence. What is the nurse’s role in assessing pain and opioid use?
Paragraph two: Explore cultural factors that influence the perception and treatment of pain and how nurses should navigate these complexities ethically. Based on the letter of your last name, research your assigned culture’s perception of pain and common practices in treating pain. Discuss how their beliefs impact musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary assessment.
| Last Name | Client |
|---|---|
| A-F | Chinese Culture |
| G-L | Native American Culture |
| M-R | Japanese Culture |
| S-Z | African Culture |
Paragraph three: What challenges have you experienced in conducting gastrointestinal assessments? How can nurses ensure that clients are actively involved in their gastrointestinal health?
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
Step 2: Reply to a peer with a different assigned topic.
SOLUTION
Paragraph one:
Paragraph one
Managing pain for musculoskeletal disorders presents ethical challenges, particularly when balancing the need for effective pain relief against the risk of opioid dependence. The comprehensive pain assessments are performed by a nurse to determine both intensity and functionality as well as the patient’s history and risk factors for addiction. The inequity of the patients’ request to manage pain more effectively is quite challenging when they interfere with……………………………….purchase at $5
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