Muscular Dystrophy: A Quick Overview

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

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Objectives

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

·      Review the various types of muscular dystrophy and the areas of the body they are likely to affect.

·      Review the pathophysiology as it relates to muscular dystrophy.

·      Understand the diagnostic and laboratory data used to diagnose muscular dystrophy.

·      Analyze nonpharmacological management of patients who are in the ambulatory and non-ambulatory stages of muscular dystrophy disease progression.

·      Recognize nursing considerations that may be utilized when caring for a patient with muscular dystrophy.

 

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Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

 

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