The nurse is caring for a patient who is on strict bed rest. Her medical history includes partial paralysis from a stroke suffered several years ago. There is also evidence of early dementia
The nurse correctly recognizes the patient is at an increased risk for which of the following complications?
A) Altered gait
B) Prone to fractures
C) Suffer from edema
D) Muscle atrophy
Ans: D
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a. confusion c. material principle of justice b. ethical dilemma d. values clarification
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