You will perform a history of a musculoskeletal problem that your instructor has provided you or one that you have experienced and perform an assessment
of the musculoskeletal system. You will document your subjective and objective findings, identify actual or potential risks, and submit this in a Word
document to the drop box provided. Your subjective portion of the documentation should briefly describe your “client”. Your client information is noted below.
Client Name: Mackenzie Carlson
DOB: 10-10-1997
This client is a 23-year-old white female complaining of a painful, swollen ankle. States that she stepped ‘funny’ off a step two days ago and thinks she heard
a ripping sound. She takes no medications and has no allergies. The client reports pain as 5/10 with sharp twinges when trying to walk, a notable limp is
noted when the client walks favoring the affected extremity. She states resting and ice decreases pain to 2/10 aching. Pain is primarily in the outer aspect of
ankle and foot. Has no prior injury to this area. No significant past medical history.” When you examine the ankle the outer aspect of the malleolus is swollen
and reddened with 2+ edema noted to the area, pedal pulses are palpable and strong.
Musculoskeletal Assignment
Module 3- Musculoskeletal Assignment Form.docx
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file
should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown
below:
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NUR2180 Section MHQA1A0Z Physical Assessment (11 Weeks) – Fully on Campus – 2022 Spring Quarter
NUR2180 Section MHQA1A0Z Physical Assessment (11 Weeks) – Fully on Campus – 2022 Spring Quarter
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