The nurse knows when caring for an elderly client who has a fractured right hip and is unable to undergo surgery due to his COPD, all joints with the exception of the right hip joint will need full range of motion exercises to prevent
A)
decubitus ulcer formation.
B)
tears in the tendons.
C)
contracture formation.
D)
muscle cellulitis.
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Muscle atrophy and disuse contribute to wasting and weakening of the muscle tissue along with the development of joint contractures. Decubitus is usually caused by staying in one position for a long time, which results in compression of tissues and loss of circulation to the area. Tears in tendons usually result from intense physical exercise. Cellulitis is an infection usually as a result in a break in the skin (e.g., injury, surgery, or insect bites).
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