The nurse teaches a class about muscle movement to a group of patients who have neuromuscular disorders. What will the best plan of the nurse include?
1. Body movement depends on an intact spinal cord.
2. Body movement depends on proper functioning of muscles.
3. Body movement depends on intact nerves.
4. Body movement depends on proper endocrine functioning.
5. Body movement depends on the level of consciousness.
Correct Answer: 2,3
Rationale: Body movement depends on intact nerves and on proper functioning of muscles. Body movement does not depend on the level of consciousness. Body movement does not depend on an intact spinal cord. Body movement does not depend on proper endocrine functioning.
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