Muscles that are well exercised are always slightly contracted so that they will be ready for action as needed. This is referred to as ________ ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
muscle tone
Muscle tone is a normal, slightly contracted state of skeletal muscles that keeps them prepared for action.
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COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
True False
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is taking two antidepressants and one anxiolytic medication for treatment of depression and anxiety. Which of the following represents a realistic goal?
A) The client will be able to eliminate the anxiolytic medication after learning stress management techniques. B) The client will be able to eliminate two of the three medications within 1 year. C) The client will express satisfaction with his medication regimen. D) The client will experience no side effects.
What interventions would you place in a plan of care to reduce J.B.'s risk of infection?
What will be an ideal response?