The client has been confined to bed for 3 months. Which of the following occurrences should the nurse anticipate secondary to this prolonged immobility?
A) Bone demineralization
B) Chronic muscle strengthening
C) Improved cardiovascular endurance
D) Increased joint flexibility
A
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Inactivity and loss of weight-bearing activities increase bone demineralization and result in increased ease of fractures.
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The behavior exhibited by the new graduate nurse is a. role pressure. b. role clarity. c. role conflict. d. role overload.