The nurse counsels the immobilized patient that to prevent muscle atrophy and contractures, the patient must have:
a. additional calcium.
b. additional protein.
c. some type of exercise.
d. a special protective bed.
C
The immobilized patient must receive some type of exercise to prevent atrophy and contractures.
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