Reflection Questions
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Reflect on the anatomy of the spinal cord and identify a difference between the adult spinal cord and that of an infant.
2
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Reflect on the mutually supportive functions of the different types of connective tissue found in the musculoskeletal system.
3
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Imagine you are caring for a pediatric patient who has just been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The parents of the child are extremely upset about the diagnosis. How would you manage the situation?
4
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Imagine that you are caring for a 94-year-old female whose family is concerned about her memory lapses and difficulty with self-care and movement. Reflect on how aging affects the neuromuscular function for this patient.
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What kinds of nonpharmacological interventions to address pain and discomfort could you use for a patient with a neuromuscular disorder?