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Purpose of Activity

To present a study describing the communication and management of the symptoms of muscle tightness, weakness, and rigidity from the nursing perspective.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the need for patients and rehabilitation nurses to clearly communicate the terms muscle tightness, weakness, and rigidity.
  2. State the results of the study.
  3. Identify practice implications coming from the study.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $12.50

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Planner
Test Code: RNJ0919B
Published: Sep/Oct 2019
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Rehabilitation Nursing Journal
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Rozina H. Bhimani, PhD, DNP, APRN-CNP, CNE; Daanish Soomar;
Categories: Assessment , Communication , Musculoskeletal , Rehabilitation
Specialties: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Topics: Muscle Tightness , Musculoskeletal