Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
The musculoskeletal system is
responsible for the structure of the
body and the ability to have
purposeful
movements. Musculoskeletal injury
and disease affect a large swath of
the population and become
increasingly prevalent in older
adults. What are the short-term
and long-term pathophysiological
consequences of a fracture? How
might the fracture type influence
the risk of complications and time to recovery
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