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corkyiscool3328

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The nurse explains that the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to prevent the negative consequences of immobility is:
 
  a. 2 hours.
  b. 4 hours.
  c. 6 hours.
  d. 8 hours.

Question 2

An implementation the nurse may use to improve safety during a transfer is:
 
  a. weighing the patient first.
  b. using a transfer belt.
  c. putting shoes on the patient.
  d. supporting a flaccid arm.



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Answer to Question 1

A
The amount of exercise required to prevent physical disuse syndrome is 2 hours in 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

B
As a general rule, the nurse should use a transfer belt.



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