In addition the musculoskeletal effects of immobility, the nurse explains that the cardiovascular system undergoes changes during prolonged bedrest, such as:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Venous stasis
2. Tachycardia
3. Emboli
4. Atelectasis
5. Anorexia
1,2,3
Rationale: Venous stasis and vasodilation occur due to the inability of atrophied muscles to assist in pumping blood back to the heart
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