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Assessing available support systems and use of community resources
Assessing the client’s ability to cope with mobility limitations and restrictions,
feelings of isolation, and loss of independence
Considering cultural, religious, and spiritual influences
Discussing situational role changes as a result of the musculoskeletal disorder
Discussing unexpected body image changes as a result of injury or disease
Identifying sensory and perceptual alterations
Mobilizing coping mechanisms

Physiological Integrity

Identifying complications of procedures, injuries, or a fracture
Providing care following diagnostic testing and procedures and surgical
interventions
Providing care related to casts and traction
Promoting normal elimination patterns
Promoting self-care measures
Providing emergency care for a fracture or other injury
Providing emergency care if complications following injuries or surgical
interventions arise
Providing measures to promote comfort
Teaching about the use of assistive devices for mobility such as canes, walkers,
and crutches
Teaching pharmacological therapy

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