Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System on a 5-year-old

Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System on a 5-year-old

Jonah Kotter is a 5-year-old male preschooler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for complaints that his leg “hurts”. Subjective Data PMH negative Immunizations: Up to date No medications No allergies Pain: 3/5 on pain scale Attends Kindergarten Does not remember injuring leg Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 degrees Centigrade, P 94, R 18, BP 100/70 Lungs: clear Heart rate and rhythm regular Moving all extremities + Range of motion legs and arms Strength 5/5 in all extremities 1. What other questions should the nurse ask? 2. What techniques are helpful to incorporate in 3. assessing a patient in this age group? What are a few of the major differences in the musculoskeletal assessment of a child? 4. What should be included in the plan of care? 5. Based on the readings, what is the most likely cause of leg pain for this patient?

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