A client on prolonged bed rest asks why ROM exercises are necessary. The nurse explains that prolonged bed rest can result in:
A)
decreased body mechanics.
B)
increased skeletal pain.
C)
increased muscle spasms.
D)
decreased muscle tone.
D
Explanation:
A)
Adequate muscle tone is required to promote venous return, reducing risk of DVT and edema.
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B)
Adequate muscle tone is required to promote venous return, reducing risk of DVT and edema.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction in Risk Potential
C)
Adequate muscle tone is required to promote venous return, reducing risk of DVT and edema.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction in Risk Potential
D)
Adequate muscle tone is required to promote venous return, reducing risk of DVT and edema.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction in Risk Potential
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