A client who has severe and prolonged osteoporosis may experience loss of:
a. height c. muscle mass
b. joint function d. weight
A
Weight-bearing exercise such as walking is useful in preventing further bone loss and in stimulating new bone formation. Clients with severe and prolonged osteoporosis may experience loss of height as vertebrae fracture.
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1. Changing the water after bathing the feet. 2. Washing extremities from proximal to distal. 3. Washing with the same water throughout the bath. 4. Washing from the dirtiest areas to the cleanest area.
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