The nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which of the following might have occurred in this client as a result of prolonged immobility?
a. Bone demineralization
b. Decreased cardiac workload
c. Increased respiratory excursion
d. Increased peristalsis
ANS: A
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