Across healthcare settings, an increased incidence of complex disease and disability creates unique needs for
care delivery. The advanced practice nurse plays a critical role in optimizing health outcomes for individuals
with complex health concerns through holistic, interdisciplinary approaches to care. Through collaborative
practice with inter-professional colleagues and community partners, strategies can be implemented to support
the health and well-being of individuals with complex health concerns. With learning regarding the
musculoskeletal system in mind, respond to the following:
Describe a scenario including an individual with a disease, genetic disorder, or disability involving the
musculoskeletal system.
Discuss how the MSN-prepared nurse can collaborate with inter-professional colleagues to optimize health
outcomes. Provide an example that applies to your scenario.
Explain how competency in advanced physical assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology contributes to
inter-professional collaborative practice. Provide an example to illustrate the impact of advanced competency
on inter-professional collaborative practice.
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