Exercise not only improves the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular ...

[jeatrice]

Exercise not only improves the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular system, but also the digestive and excretory systems.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

One of the most common causes of urinary incontinence in an immobile older person is
 
  a. Fecal impaction
  b. Dietary indiscretions
  c. Congestive heart failure
  d. Lack of awareness of the urge to void

[okolip]

Answer to Question 1

T
Although most people realize that exercise improves the functioning of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, they might not realize that it also improves digestive and excretory processes. Exercise can help prevent constipation, a common complaint among elderly people whose digestive processes tend to slow down.

Answer to Question 2

A
Fecal impaction, a large amount of stool in the bowel, increases intra-abdominal pressure and places pressure on the bladder, causing urinary incontinence. Dietary indiscretions (response B) and congestive heart failure (response C) are not causes of urinary incontinence. Lack of awareness of the urge to void (response D) is not caused by immobility.