Author Question: The nurse counsels the immobilized patient that to prevent muscle atrophy and contractures, the ... (Read 81 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse counsels the immobilized patient that to prevent muscle atrophy and contractures, the patient must have:

a. additional calcium.
b. additional protein.
c. some type of exercise.
d. a special protective bed.

Question 2

The nurse uses the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best assess:

a. carotid sounds.
b. lung sounds.
c. vascular sounds.
d. low-pitched sounds.

cuttiesgirl16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The immobilized patient must receive some type of exercise to prevent atrophy and contractures.

Answer to Question 2

B
Lung sounds are auscultated by using the diaphragm of the stethoscope.