Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking the musculoskeletal history of c. older adults.
The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement of the body. The musculoskeletal system is made up of the bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue. It all supports and binds tissues and organs together.
Spasms of skeletal muscles are most common and are often due to overuse and muscle fatigue, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities. One example of spasms of skeletal muscles are nocturnal leg cramps that pains occured in the legs during the night.
Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking the musculoskeletal history of:
Older adults should consist of symptoms of nocturnal muscle spasms. A particular concern with the older adults is that this may be a sign of intermittent claudication. Whereas the pregnant women and older adults commonly experience nocturnal leg cramps resulting from imbalances of fluids, hormones, minerals, or electrolytes or dehydration.
Grade: 9
Subject: biology
Chapter: the musculoskeletal system
Keywords: nocturnal muscle spasms, the musculoskeletal, Pregnant women, older adults, dehydration
