The nurse, caring for a patient in the intensive care unit, notes the client has lost muscle tone in his arms and legs. The nurse realizes this loss of tone is because of
1. anabolism.
2. catabolism.
3. adenosine triphosphate.
4. energy.
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Rationale: Catabolism is the process by which complex nutrients and body tissues are broken down into more basic elements such as glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids for the purpose of liberating energy necessary to maintain bodily functions. The patient in the intensive care unit has lost muscle tone which is evidence of catabolism of body tissues. Anabolism is the process of cell synthesis which builds body tissues. Adenosine triphosphate is a source of energy in the body. Energy is the ability of the body to do work and is measured in calories.
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