Question: LAB ASSIGNMENT: vidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations for specific scenarios

Inclusive body myositis (IBM) is a progressive condition associated with the weakening of muscles over time. Myositis includes muscle inflammation. The muscle biopsy identifies inclusion bodies, which are abnormal structures in muscle cells. Symptoms of IBM include frequent falls, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and drop foot. These symptoms develop and worsen over time, affecting an individual’s quality of life. A complete health assessment and diagnostic tests are crucial for developing an appropriate therapeutic plan to manage the patient's condition. One of the vital health assessments for this patient includes muscle strength testing. Muscle strength testing is vital to evaluating weakness to differentiate a true weakness from a poor endurance or imbalance (Naqvi & Sherman, 2022). Functional assessment is essential to evaluate the patient’s capacity to perform activities of daily living. The IBM functional rating scale (IBMFRS) is used to assess activities of daily living, such as motor tasks, hygiene, and dressing in patients with IBM (Hunn et al., 2023). This condition commonly affects the wrist bones, and it would be essential to evaluate the patient’s grip strength. It would also be necessary to evaluate the patient’s medical history, including past and current health conditions, especially chronic conditions. Other information about the patient's medical history that should be evaluated includes current medication that he takes. In this case, the practitioner should comprehend the patient’s current diagnosis and its progression or development. The practitioner should also evaluate the patient’s current symptoms to determine the severity of the current condition and inform the appropriate management plan.