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renzo156

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse counsels the immobilized patient in regard to prevention of muscle atrophy and contractures. What will the nurse be sure to include when counseling this patient?
 
  a. The need for additional calcium
  b. The need for additional protein
  c. The need for some type of exercise
  d. The need for a special protective bed

Question 2

What additional complication does a disease caused by a virus have compared to a disease caused by bacteria?
 
  a. Multiplies rapidly
  b. Returns frequently
  c. Is not killed by antibiotics
  d. Is unable to be cultured


Sophiapenny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Antibiotics do not alter the course of a disease caused by a virus.


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